January 2, 2024 at 12:33PM
Xerox Business Solutions (XBS) U.S. division was hacked, with limited personal information possibly exposed. Xerox Corporation is working with cybersecurity experts to investigate and secure the IT environment. The attack has not affected operations, but sensitive data may have been stolen. Xerox assures it will notify affected individuals. This follows a previous ransomware attack in 2020.
After reviewing the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
– The U.S. division of Xerox Business Solutions (XBS) has been targeted by hackers, with a limited amount of personal information potentially exposed.
– XBS specializes in document technology and services, offering printers, copiers, digital printing systems, and associated consultation and supply services.
– INC Ransom ransomware gang added Xerox to its extortion portal, claiming to have stolen sensitive data and confidential documents.
– Xerox has responded by containing the security incident and engaging third-party cybersecurity experts to investigate and secure the XBS IT environment.
– The attack has had no operational impact on Xerox or XBS, but limited personal information was exposed. The data samples shared on the INC Ransom data leak site include email communications, payment details, invoices, request forms, and purchase orders.
– The breach may impact multiple XBS clients, partners, and employees, with Xerox committed to notifying all affected individuals.
– The Xerox entry has been removed from INC Ransom’s leak portal, possibly indicating negotiations between Xerox and the threat actors.
– This incident follows a previous ransomware attack on Xerox by the Maze ransomware group in 2020.
These takeaways provide a comprehensive overview of the situation and can be used for further decision-making and communication within the organization.