Subj : Hackers publish stolen CommScope data following ransomware attack
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Tue Apr 18 2023 16:00:03

Hackers publish stolen CommScope data following ransomware attack

Date:
Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:43:21 +0000

Description:
A treasure trove of sensitive information was leaked, including social 
security numbers.

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Data stolen from US network infrastructure powerhouse CommScope has been 
leaked on the dark web following an alleged ransomware attack. 

Ransomware operators known as Vice Society published a treasure trove of 
personally identifiable data on CommScopes customers and employees, including 
full names, postal addresses, email addresses, personal numbers, Social 
Security numbers, bank account information, as well as scans of employee 
passports and visa documentation. 

To obtain this data, the threat actors needed deep access to the companys 
network, which they seem to have got by accessing both the MyCommScope 
customer portal and the companys intranet. Missing crucial details 

Other important details, such as how hackers made it into the network, if any 
malware was used, how long they were there, how many people are affected, or 
how high of a ransom is being demanded, are not known. CommScopes 
spokesperson gave the usual statement prepared in advance, but declined to 
comment further. 

On March 27, the company discovered unauthorized access to a portion of our 
IT infrastructure that we determined was the result of a ransomware incident, 
said CommScope spokesperson Cheryl Przychodni. Read more 

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Upon discovery, we immediately launched a forensic investigation with the 
assistance of a leading cybersecurity firm and reported the matter to law 
enforcement, Przychodni added. We are working with our third-party experts to 
validate those claims and to understand the nature of the information at 
issue as a top priority, she said. We are undergoing a thorough review of any 
impacted data with all possible speed. 

The spokesperson also said that the initial investigation did not find any 
evidence of customer information theft, but did not say if the company has 
the ability to determine what data was taken from its systems. 

CommScope counts more than 30,000 employees, and while its highly unlikely 
that all of them are affected by this incident, until the company comes 
forward with a more concrete number, its impossible to determine the true 
scope of the breach. Check out the best firewall protection right now 

Via: TechCrunch



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/news/hackers-publish-stolen-commscope-data-following
-ransomware-attack


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