https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/valent-u-s-a-llc-announces-data-breach-5375329/
Exploit: Ransomware
Valent U.S.A. LLC: Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
Risk to Business: 1.902 = Severe
Chemical company Valent U.S.A. LLC has filed notices that it experienced a data breach as a result of a suspected ransomware attack. The company revealed that the attack was discovered when employees were unable to access some of Valent’s computer systems and subsequently discovered that files had been encrypted. Valent said that it secured its network and then retained an outside cybersecurity firm to investigate the incident.
Individual Risk: 1.768 = Severe
The company says the breach resulted in the names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, financial account information, medical information and dates of birth of certain individuals being compromised.
How It Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: Both the Chemical and Agricultural sectors have been under heavy pressure from bad actors in the last 12 months.
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.
