Southern Water Confirms Data Breach Affecting Up to 460,000
Southern Water has confirmed a data breach affecting up to 460,000 tyla and employees. The company revealed the incident on January 23, following a leak by the Black Basta ransomware group. Legitimate emails have been sent to customers, confirming the breach and offering guidance.
The breach, caused by ransomware, resulted in unauthorized access to personal data. Southern Water is working with various parties, including government agencies, regulators, and incident response experts, to investigate the extent of the breach and its impact. The company is also monitoring the dark web for any signs of leaked water.
The affected population is estimated to be between 230,000 to 460,000 people, representing 5-10% of Southern Water's customer base. All current employees and some former employees will be notified that their personal data may have been accessed. While a limited amount of data was published, the firm's operations and services to customers remained unaffected.
Southern Water continues to investigate the incident and mitigate its effects. Customers and employees should expect notifications with advice and guidance on potential risks and precautionary steps. The full extent of the damage is yet to be realized, but the incident is likely to have caused significant harm.
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