Malwarebytes, one of the leading cybersecurity companies, recently announced that their event details were compromised in a cyber attack. The attack occurred on September 12, 2021, and the company immediately took action to investigate and contain the incident.
What Happened?
According to the official statement released by Malwarebytes, the attackers gained access to a limited subset of internal company emails. The emails contained details about the company's upcoming virtual event called "Malwarebytes User Conference."
The compromised information included the names, email addresses, company names, and job titles of the event registrants. However, no financial or payment information was accessed or compromised.
How Did the Attack Happen?
The company did not disclose the exact method used by the attackers to gain access to their system. However, they stated that the attack was carried out by the same threat actor responsible for the SolarWinds supply chain attack.
Malwarebytes also clarified that the incident did not involve any of their software or systems. The attackers targeted the company's internal systems and email accounts.
What is Malwarebytes Doing About It?
Malwarebytes took immediate action to investigate the incident and contain the attack. They also notified the law enforcement agencies and engaged third-party cybersecurity experts to assist them in their investigation.
The company has also taken steps to enhance their internal security measures and is implementing additional safeguards to prevent such incidents in the future.
What Should You Do?
If you have registered for the Malwarebytes User Conference, you should be extra vigilant about any suspicious emails or phishing attempts. The attackers may use the compromised information to launch targeted attacks against the event registrants.
You should also monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for any unauthorized activity. Although the attackers did not access any financial information, it's always better to be safe than sorry.
Conclusion
The Malwarebytes event details compromise is yet another reminder of the ever-increasing cyber threats that individuals and organizations face. It's crucial to stay vigilant and take proactive measures to protect yourself and your business from such attacks.
Malwarebytes has shown a swift and transparent response to the incident, and we hope that they continue to take the necessary steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
