ConnectWise (ScreenConnect) Data Breach
ConnectWise (ScreenConnect) experienced a data breach that was reported on February 22, 2024. ConnectWise ScreenConnect contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker with network access to the management interface to create a new, administrator-level account on affect
Key Facts
- Organization
- ConnectWise (ScreenConnect)
- Date Reported
- February 22, 2024
- Incident Type
- ransomware
- Industry
- Technology
- Severity Score
- 6/10
- Confidence Level
- high
- Tags
Source
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Understanding ransomware Incidents
Ransomware attacks encrypt organizational data and demand payment for recovery. They often involve data exfiltration before encryption, enabling double extortion. Organizations should maintain offline backups and incident response plans.