Exploit: Ransomware
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.: Insurance Brokerage
Risk to Small Business: 2.119 = Severe
Ransomware struck at insurance giant Arthur J. Gallagher last week, according to the company’s Untied States Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The report went on to note that a limited portion of its internal systems were impacted and its operations were able to continue. Security researchers suspect that bad actors were able to exploit a known security flaw in the company’s servers to gain entry.
Individual Risk: So far, no personal data from clients or employees was noted as exposed in the breach, but the investigation is ongoing.
Customers Impacted: Unknown
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: Nowadays, ransomware operators aren’t just seeking ways to steal data – they also want to disrupt operations to cause damage.
Source:
https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/108925/malware/ajg-ransomware-attack.html