Pivot Technology Solutions

Pivot Technology Solutions, Inc. (TSX: PTG), ("Pivot", "Company"), a full-service information technology provider, experienced a data breach.

An unauthorized third-party attempted to encrypt Pivot's technology infrastructure and extract data.

Some data on its systems were exposed.

Source: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/pivot-technology-solutions-inc-provides-statement-on-cybersecurity-incident-864373880.html

TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/pivottechnologysolutions

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"type": "Breach",
"date": "6/2017",
"severity": "60",
"impact": "3",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with internal employee data leaks"

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                        'name': 'Pivot Technology Solutions, Inc.',
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 'threat_actor': 'Unauthorized Third-Party',
 'title': 'Data Breach at Pivot Technology Solutions, Inc.',
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