The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has confirmed a cyber attack. The attack targeted Aon, a third-party professional service provider. As a result, data regarding the pay and benefits of certain employees has been compromised. Approximately 2,000 Dublin airport staff members have been affected by this attack. Other organizations in the US and UK have also been impacted.
Responsibility for the attack has been claimed by the cl0p ransomware gang. Their target was Aon’s file-transfer software tool MOVEit. In exchange for not releasing the stolen data, the hackers are demanding a ransom payment.
In response to the cyber attack, the DAA is providing support, advice, and assistance to the affected employees. They are also collaborating with Aon to investigate the incident and implement measures to safeguard their systems against future attacks.
The breach of salary data is a grave matter, as it could potentially enable criminals to engage in identity theft or fraudulent activities. Employees impacted by the breach are advised to regularly monitor their credit reports and remain vigilant in protecting their personal information.
The following are some tips for protecting your personal information in the wake of a data breach:
- Place a fraud alert on your credit report.
- Monitor your credit reports for any unauthorized activity.
- Change your passwords for all online accounts.
- Be careful about what information you share online.
- Be aware of phishing scams.
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