July 18, 2024 at 09:03AM
MarineMax, a boat dealer, disclosed a data breach impacting over 123,000 individuals due to a ransomware attack. The attackers, known as the Rhysida ransomware group, allegedly obtained financial documents and personal information. The affected individuals will receive free credit monitoring and identity restoration services for two years. The ransomware group remains active, targeting organizations in various sectors.
From the meeting notes, the main takeaways are as follows:
– MarineMax, a boat dealer, experienced a data breach due to a ransomware attack earlier this year, impacting over 123,000 individuals.
– The incident was revealed in March through an SEC filing, and the Rhysida ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack, auctioning data allegedly stolen from the company.
– The leaked screenshots suggested that financial documents and spreadsheets were among the stolen files.
– Initially, MarineMax stated that the compromised environment did not contain sensitive data, but it later informed affected customers that the hackers acquired some files, including personal information.
– As a response, MarineMax is providing affected individuals with two years of free credit monitoring and identity restoration services.
– The Rhysida ransomware group, responsible for the attack, has been active since May 2023 and continues to target organizations across various sectors.
Additionally, the notes indicate related incidents involving ransomware attacks on other organizations such as Bassett Furniture Manufacturing Facilities, Rite Aid, and the Florida Department of Health.