The pay and benefits details of nearly 2,000 staff members at Dublin Airport, operated by daa, have been compromised in a recent cyber attack on professional service provider Aon, according to a report by the Sunday Times.
A spokesperson confirmed that the data related to employees’ pay and benefits was compromised due to the attack on Aon, a third-party provider. The incident was a result of the cyber attack on MOVEit, a file-transfer software tool used by Aon and other global companies. In response to the breach, daa has notified the Data Protection Commissioner and is actively providing support to affected employees.
Furthermore, the company emphasizes its serious commitment to safeguarding sensitive personal information and treating the matter with utmost priority. As a contracted service provider, Aon is responsible for compiling and printing rewards statements for some daa employees.
Additionally, the cyber attack on Aon has had wide-ranging consequences, impacting not only daa but also other organizations globally. Aer Lingus, for instance, confirmed that around 5,000 of its employees were affected by the incident. The attack has also targeted US government agencies, the UK’s telecom regulator, and energy major Shell.
The security flaw in Progress Software’s MOVEit product, discovered in May, has allowed hackers to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access to critical data. This breach serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present threat posed by cyber attacks and the importance of robust security measures.
As investigations continue, daa and other affected entities are working diligently to mitigate the consequences of the attack, strengthen their cybersecurity defenses, and ensure the protection of personal and sensitive information in the future.
