Exploit: Malware attack
Borough of Westwood: IT services provider for government contracts
Risk to Small Business: 1.555 = Severe: Using stolen credentials, hackers gained access to several databases that store company data related to the US military. The breach, which occurred on three separate occasions between November 2018 and July 2019, was enabled by a malware attack that was distributed via a malicious email attachment. Although the stolen data was years old, the company was closely scrutinized by the Secret Service, and company leaders estimate that they’ve lost as much as $1 million because of the breach. Of course, this doesn’t include the opportunity costs associated with a loss in trust and business with the government.
Individual Risk: 2.428 = Severe: everal email account credentials were stolen during the breach, and their accessibility was broadly advertised on the Dark Web. Although the company believes that this information is outdated, all employees should reset their password and follow best practices for creating unique credentials.
Customers Impacted: Unknown
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: For many companies, protecting their data should be an extension of protecting their bottom line. The Miracle Systems breach is a reminder of the steep price that many companies pay in lost revenue and reputational damage that can have far-reaching consequences for their financial viability and future 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.
