Cyber Incident Victim: Alaska Communications
Date:
Feb 2014
Location:
United States of America
Summary
Alaska Communications notifies an undisclosed number of current and former employees that their names, addresses, birthdates and Social Security numbers may have been exposed when a company computer was infected with a malware.
| CIA Posture | Motives | Tactics, Techniques & Procedures |
|---|---|---|
| Available to members | 0 motives | 1 technique |
| Threat Actors | Type | Location |
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| 0 actors | Available to members | Available to members |
Description
Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc., a provider of managed IT services and cloud solutions, has acknowledged that it was the victim of a data breach on February 27th, 2014. The company disclosed in an SEC filing that hackers gained unauthorized access to its systems and stole sensitive information related to customer accounts.
According to Alaska Communications, the attackers used exfiltration from end host technique to steal data. The incident is believed to have occurred between February 20th and March 14th of this year.
Alaska Communications has not yet provided details on how many customers were affected or what types of information were stolen, but the company stated that it will provide more information as soon as possible. In the meantime, Alaska Communications is advising its customers to remain vigilant and take steps to protect their personal information.
The incident highlights the importance of cybersecurity measures in today's digital age. Companies must ensure they have robust security protocols in place to prevent data breaches and protect sensitive customer information. Alaska Communications has not yet commented on whether it will be taking any action against those responsible for the attack, but it is likely that legal action may follow as a result of this incident.
The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve with new threats emerging every day. Companies must stay vigilant and take proactive steps to protect their customers' sensitive information from being compromised due to data breaches like those experienced by Alaska Communications recently