In May, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NC SBI) experienced a cyberattack targeting a vendor-managed system. The breach, discovered on May 13, involved encrypted data on a server used by the agency, with the initial discovery coming through an email notification. The attack followed prior warnings about potential compromises in the SBI network.
Angie Grube from the SBI clarified that the breach did not access any personal information. The attack was contained to the vendor-managed system, and immediate measures were taken to secure and repair the affected system. The SBI’s cybersecurity team acted quickly to mitigate the threat and prevent it from impacting other systems managed by the agency.
The SBI emphasized that no personally identifiable information (PII) was compromised, and they have implemented additional security measures to prevent future incidents. Their primary concern remains the security and privacy of sensitive information held by the agency.
This incident is part of a broader trend of cyberattacks affecting various organizations, including recent breaches involving Advance Auto Parts and AT&T. Former FBI agent Darren Mott suggested that the attack may have stemmed from issues within the supply chain, reflecting the heightened vulnerability of law enforcement agencies to such threats.In May, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NC SBI) experienced a cyberattack targeting a vendor-managed system. The breach, discovered on May 13, involved encrypted data on a server used by the agency, with the initial discovery coming through an email notification. The attack followed prior warnings about potential compromises in the SBI network.
Angie Grube from the SBI clarified that the breach did not access any personal information. The attack was contained to the vendor-managed system, and immediate measures were taken to secure and repair the affected system. The SBI’s cybersecurity team acted quickly to mitigate the threat and prevent it from impacting other systems managed by the agency.
The SBI emphasized that no personally identifiable information (PII) was compromised, and they have implemented additional security measures to prevent future incidents. Their primary concern remains the security and privacy of sensitive information held by the agency.
This incident is part of a broader trend of cyberattacks affecting various organizations, including recent breaches involving Advance Auto Parts and AT&T. Former FBI agent Darren Mott suggested that the attack may have stemmed from issues within the supply chain, reflecting the heightened vulnerability of law enforcement agencies to such threats.
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