https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/12/13/kronos-ransomware-attack-2021/6501274001/
Exploit: Ransomware
Kronos Ultimate Group: Payroll Services
Risk to Business: 1.819= Severe HR management company Ultimate Kronos Group has been hit by a ransomware attack that could have devastating ongoing repercussions. The company’s Kronos Workforce Central was paralyzed in the attack. That prevents its clients, including heavyweights like Tesla and Puma, from processing payroll, handling timesheets and managing their workforce. Kronos first became aware of unusual activity on Kronos Private Cloud on Saturday evening. The company’s blog says that it is likely the issue may require several weeks to resolve.
Individual Impact: No details were offered by the company about how many records were exposed and what personal information they contained.
Customers Impacted:
How It Could Affect Your Customers’ Business : Once again, cybercriminals choose a target that offers them a huge stash of data, especially valuable personal and financial information.
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.
