When several major UK organizations, including well-known retail brands, found themselves caught in a cyber attack earlier this year, it made headlines.
But this incident wasn’t the first, and it won’t be the last. It reflects a growing trend where attackers exploit third-party vendors to breach multiple businesses through a single point of entry. In one case, the compromise stemmed from a vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer, a widely used file transfer tool. Attackers exploited the flaw through Zellis, a payroll provider servicing organisations such as Boots, the Co-op, and parts of the NHS. From that single access point, they were able to exfiltrate sensitive employee data. Some customer data was also affected, although not financial information.
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Source: Rapid7
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