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Ransomware Rampage: LockBit Breach Exposes Data of 6 Million at Infosys McCamish Systems
LockBit ransomware affiliates hit Infosys McCamish Systems in 2023, initially thought to have compromised 57,000 people’s data. Turns out, they nabbed intel on over six million individuals, leading to potential identity theft galore. In response, IMS offers two years of free identity protection and credit…
Hot Take:
Turns out IMS didn’t just misplace a few sensitive documents; they practically handed over a digital buffet of personal information to the LockBit ransomware gang. Someone needs to tell these guys that “sharing is caring” doesn’t apply to cybersecurity!
Key Points:
- Initially thought to affect 57,000, the breach impacted over six million people.
- Stolen data includes SSNs, birth dates, medical and biometric data, driver’s license numbers, financial details, and more.
- IMS is offering affected individuals two years of free identity protection and credit monitoring.
- The breach impacted Infosys McCamish Systems, a subsidiary of Infosys, which acts as outside counsel for Bank of America.
- IMS has notified the impacted organizations but did not specify all affected companies.
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