"Data Breach Hits Employee Screening Firm: 3.3 Million Affected as Hackers Steal Disa Data"
Disa, an American employee screening company, has suffered a significant cyberattack, resulting in the loss of sensitive customer data. The breach, which occurred over two months ago, affected approximately 3.3 million individuals, including their payment information and government-issued identification documents. The company's investigation revealed that hackers had accessed its network since February 9, although it is unclear how they managed to infiltrate the system.
- The scale of this breach highlights the vulnerability of even large organizations in the face of sophisticated cyber threats, underscoring the need for robust security measures and incident response planning.
- How will regulatory bodies, such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), ensure that companies like Disa are held accountable for their data handling practices and provide adequate protection to their customers?