Detecting a Cyber Intrusion

A software engineer at a video game studio noticed an unusual activity on the server, prompting an investigation into unauthorized access by an imposter in the network. The head of IT took immediate action by shutting down all accounts and locking everyone out to prevent further data exfiltration. Upon investigation, they discovered that the attacker had created super admin accounts and had ransomware software ready to deploy. This early detection was crucial in preventing a full-blown crisis, but it also resulted in significant delays in working on their new game.