Comprehensive Analysis of the Adobe Cyber Security Breach

This report provides a detailed analysis of the 2013 cyber attack on Adobe Inc., a major multinational software company. The attack resulted in a significant data breach, affecting approximately 2.9 million customer accounts initially, with the number later revised to 38 million active accounts. The report explores the targets of the attack, which primarily included customer data such as credit card details, usernames, and encrypted passwords. It outlines the methods used by the attackers, including the theft of source code for key Adobe software, and the damage caused by the breach, such as potential financial losses and the risk of identity theft. The report also details the detection of the attack and identifies the perpetrators as the BlackOasis hacking group, known for deploying malicious software like FinFisher and FinSpy. The study concludes by emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity and the need for robust security measures to protect sensitive customer data, highlighting the challenges and uncertainties in predicting the required skills and expertise for cybersecurity professionals.