Rise Interactive Media & Analytics, LLC

The Washington State Office of the Attorney General disclosed a ransomware attack targeting Rise Interactive Media & Analytics, LLC, which occurred on November 14, 2022, and was reported on February 3, 2023. The breach compromised sensitive personal data of approximately 711 individuals, including names, health insurance policy/ID numbers, and medical information. The incident stemmed from a cyberattack involving ransomware, leading to unauthorized access and potential exfiltration of protected health data. While the exact operational or financial repercussions on the company were not detailed, the exposure of medical and insurance-related information poses significant risks, including identity theft, fraud, and reputational harm for both the affected individuals and the organization. The breach underscores vulnerabilities in data security protocols, particularly in sectors handling healthcare-related data, where regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA) and trust are critical. The attack’s focus on personal and medical records aligns with high-stakes cyber threats targeting sensitive customer data for exploitation or ransom demands.

Source: https://www.atg.wa.gov/data-breach-notifications | https://data.wa.gov/resource/sb4j-ca4h.json?id=14629

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

"id": "ris003091825",
"linkid": "risems",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "11/2022",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"

{'affected_entities': [{'customers_affected': '711',
                        'industry': 'Media & Analytics',
                        'name': 'Rise Interactive Media & Analytics, LLC',
                        'type': 'Private Company'}],
 'data_breach': {'number_of_records_exposed': '711',
                 'personally_identifiable_information': ['names',
                                                         'health insurance '
                                                         'policy or ID '
                                                         'numbers'],
                 'sensitivity_of_data': 'High',
                 'type_of_data_compromised': ['Personal Identifiable '
                                              'Information (PII)',
                                              'Protected Health Information '
                                              '(PHI)']},
 'date_publicly_disclosed': '2023-02-03',
 'description': 'The Washington State Office of the Attorney General reported '
                'a data breach involving Rise Interactive Media & Analytics, '
                'LLC due to a ransomware attack. The incident compromised '
                'personal and medical information of approximately 711 '
                'individuals.',
 'impact': {'data_compromised': ['names',
                                 'health insurance policy or ID numbers',
                                 'medical information'],
            'identity_theft_risk': 'High (PII and medical data exposed)'},
 'ransomware': {'data_encryption': 'Likely (ransomware attack implied)'},
 'references': [{'date_accessed': '2023-02-03',
                 'source': 'Washington State Office of the Attorney General'}],
 'regulatory_compliance': {'regulatory_notifications': 'Washington State '
                                                       'Office of the Attorney '
                                                       'General'},
 'response': {'communication_strategy': 'Public disclosure via Washington '
                                        'State Office of the Attorney General'},
 'title': 'Data Breach at Rise Interactive Media & Analytics, LLC',
 'type': 'Data Breach (Ransomware)'}