Data stolen at Whirlpool during ransomware attack

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/home-appliance-giant-whirlpool-hit-in-nefilim-ransomware-attack/

Exploit: Ransomware
Whirlpool: Appliance Manufacturer

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Risk to Small Business: 2.311 = Severe The Nefilim ransomware gang struck at Whirlpool, stealing data but not impacting manufacturing operations. The gang claims that the files it published were obtained from Whirlpool during a ransomware attack in December 2020. The leaked data appeared to be proprietary and staff information including documents related to employee benefits, accommodation requests, medical information requests, background checks, and more

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Individual Risk: No personal or consumer information was reported as impacted in this incident at this time but the incident is still under investigation

Customers Impacted: Unknown
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: While using ransomware to disrupt manufacturing or operations has been in vogue recently, it’s still a favored tool for cybercriminals to use in a classic data grab.

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.


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