Exploit: Malware attack
Central Square Technologies: Technology services provider for public sector agencies
Risk to Small Business: 1.888 = Severe: Hackers compromised the Click2Gov payment system that allowed customers to pay their utility bills online, allowing them to siphon off payment details from customers. Specifically, the breach impacts the City of Marietta, as customers who entered payment information on the website between August 26th and October 26th may have had their credit card information stolen. However, the breach does not impact those paying in person, over the phone, or who are enrolled in the auto-pay system. Unfortunately, the company didn’t identify the breach until early December, which will complicate their recovery efforts and place customers at greater risk for data misuse.
Individual Risk: 2.428 = Severe: The data breach compromised customers’ personal and payment details. Those impacted by the breach should contact their financial institutions to notify them of the breach, and they should carefully monitor their accounts for unusual activity both now and during the period when accounts were compromised.
Customers Impacted: Unknown
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: Third-party partnerships are important business initiatives in today’s digital environment, but when they result in a cybersecurity incident, the repercussions often far outweigh the opportunities. Moreover, vendors with a track record for lax cybersecurity standards will likely find it difficult to find customers willing to work with them, making data security a critical component of any successful business model.
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.
