We have recently received several questions from clients & colleagues about news related to the MOVEit security breach.
This article contains some more information about what happened, what to do if you were affected, and also some general information on data security and identify theft.
What happened?
In May 2023, a zero-day vulnerability was discovered in MOVEit, a managed file transfer software used by thousands of organizations around the world. The vulnerability was exploited by the Russian ransomware group CL0P, who stole data from over 340 organizations and 18 million individuals. The organizations affected include educational institutions, government agencies, healthcare organizations, and businesses of all sizes. It’s recommended that organizations that use MOVEit should apply the latest security patches and review their security policies to ensure that they are adequately protecting their data.
What can you do?
If you were affected by the MOVEIT Security Breach, there are a few things you can do to manage a case of identity theft:
By following these steps, you can help to protect yourself from the financial and emotional harm that can be caused by identity theft. Please reach out to us with any questions you may have.
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