Cybersecurity has become a cornerstone of every modern business; however, we see countless instances when these large organizations are not taking the precautions they should to protect valuable customer data. On Sept. 2, 2022, electronics powerhouse Samsung announced that they had experienced their second data breach of the year. This revelation may be unsettling for many businesses and consumers who use their products.
In a brief notice provided by the company, Samsung stated that their teams discovered a security incident in late July in which an "unauthorized third-party acquired information from some of Samsung's U.S. systems." It is believed that this data was compromised on Aug. 4, 2022, although the company stresses that Social Security numbers and credit card numbers were not obtained. While this may sound promising, other personally identifiable information was affected, including names, contact information, demographic information, birth dates, and product registration information.
The company announced they have partnered with an unnamed third-party cybersecurity firm to continue its investigatory efforts and are coordinating with law enforcement. The company has not determined if this attack is linked to the initial data breach that occurred in March, in which the Lapsus$ hacking group obtained over 200 gigabytes of confidential data used for biometric unlock operations and source code information for various proprietary technologies.
Is Your Business Protected from a Potential Data Breach?
Major corporations are constantly the target of successful ransomware and cybersecurity attacks. While this may lead many small business owners to think they will be incapable of protecting their customers' data, this couldn't be further from the truth. Unfortunately, we have allowed many largescale enterprises to create this narrative to excuse their poor cybersecurity practices. Small businesses are often easy targets simply because they don't invest enough in new technologies. Hackers know this, and these companies are commonly targeted – even if they don't receive widespread news coverage.
Every company that Small Enterprise Technology works with can rest easy knowing their cybersecurity standards exceed the bare minimum to thwart complex and evolving cyber threats. SET's End Point Detection and Response (EDR) and integrated antivirus solutions allow us to monitor, manage, and update client devices actively, ensuring that your business is protected and secure. While this may not protect you from cyberattacks against your software partners, it will help mitigate internal risks.
How Can Small Enterprise Technology Help?
Learning the skills required to protect your data and training all staff successfully can be time-consuming and overwhelming for any company. Fortunately, Small Enterprise Technology is staffed with qualified business and technology professionals who focus on implementing and supporting every aspect of your company’s information technology requirements. To learn more about how Small Enterprise Technology can help your business stay protected from data leakages and loss, call or contact us today to get started!