The Advanced Computer Software Group, serving the UK's National Health Service, faced a significant data breach due to a LockBit ransomware attack. This incident compromised the personal data of 79,404 individuals and resulted in a substantial fine of $3.95 million by the Information Commissioner's Office. The fine reflects the seriousness of the failure to implement comprehensive security measures, such as multi-factor authentication, thus rendering the company's systems vulnerable to cyber-attacks. This event serves as a reminder of the importance of stringent cybersecurity defenses in safeguarding sensitive data.
Source: https://www.scworld.com/brief/advanced-slapped-with-almost-4m-fine-after-lockbit-hack
TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/advanced-computer-solutions-llc
"id": "adv629032825",
"linkid": "advanced-computer-solutions-llc",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "3/2025",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"{'affected_entities': [{'customers_affected': '79,404 individuals',
'industry': 'Healthcare',
'location': 'UK',
'name': 'Advanced Computer Software Group',
'type': 'Organization'}],
'attack_vector': 'LockBit Ransomware',
'data_breach': {'number_of_records_exposed': '79,404',
'type_of_data_compromised': 'Personal data'},
'description': "The Advanced Computer Software Group, serving the UK's "
'National Health Service, faced a significant data breach due '
'to a LockBit ransomware attack. This incident compromised the '
'personal data of 79,404 individuals and resulted in a '
'substantial fine of $3.95 million by the Information '
"Commissioner's Office. The fine reflects the seriousness of "
'the failure to implement comprehensive security measures, '
'such as multi-factor authentication, thus rendering the '
"company's systems vulnerable to cyber-attacks. This event "
'serves as a reminder of the importance of stringent '
'cybersecurity defenses in safeguarding sensitive data.',
'impact': {'data_compromised': 'Personal data of 79,404 individuals',
'financial_loss': '$3.95 million'},
'lessons_learned': 'Importance of stringent cybersecurity defenses in '
'safeguarding sensitive data',
'post_incident_analysis': {'root_causes': 'Lack of comprehensive security '
'measures, such as multi-factor '
'authentication'},
'ransomware': {'ransomware_strain': 'LockBit'},
'regulatory_compliance': {'fines_imposed': '$3.95 million'},
'threat_actor': 'LockBit',
'title': 'LockBit Ransomware Attack on Advanced Computer Software Group',
'type': 'Ransomware',
'vulnerability_exploited': 'Lack of comprehensive security measures, such as '
'multi-factor authentication'}