Exploit: Ransomware
Auburn Food Bank Charitable organization providing free food to families and individuals
Risk to Small Business: 2.111 = Severe: A ransomware attack struck the non-profit, charitable organization, encrypting all but one of its computers. This particular ransomware, GlobalImposter 2.0, cannot be decrypted, and victims must contact the hackers to negotiate a ransom. However, Auburn Food Bank is refusing to negotiate. Instead, they are seeking donations to replace their technology, which is roughly equal to the ransom demands.
Individual Risk: 3 = Moderate Risk: ENo personal information was compromised in the breach.
Customers Impacted: 422,600
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: Ransomware attacks are frequently initiated through phishing emails, but this incident occurred at 2:00 A.M., when no employees were in the office. Keeping in mind that such threats can arrive at any time and any place, organizations must prepare a response plan proactively and continuously evaluate their cybersecurity posture.
Risk Levels:
1 - 1.5 = Extreme Risk
1.51 - 2.49 = Severe Risk
2.5 - 3 = Moderate Risk
*The risk score is calculated using a formula that considers a wide range of factors related to the assessed breach.