Data Breach
Dish Network Data Breach
300K records exposed • February 2023
Dish Network got hit by ransomware that knocked out their entire operation. Their website, apps, and phone support all went down. Employee data including Social Security numbers were stolen.
What Happened
Dish Network suffered a ransomware attack attributed to Black Basta that took down their websites and customer support systems for days.
Attack method: Ransomware attack
What Data Was Exposed
Names, Social Security numbers, Driver license numbers, Employee data
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What to Do If You're Affected
- 1.
Current/former employees: Freeze credit
- 2.
Monitor for identity theft
- 3.
Enroll in offered identity monitoring
Lessons for Businesses
- • Ransomware can take down entire business operations
- • Employee data is often collateral damage
- • Recovery can take days or weeks
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