Wagstaff, Inc.

Wagstaff, Inc. was targeted in a ransomware attack that resulted in the sensitive information breach of certain employees.

The attackers targeted several of its computer systems and encrypted certain files before demanding a ransom.

The company disconnected its network and launched an investigation into the incident and alerted the affected employees.

Source: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/data-breach-alert-wagstaff-inc-1995346/

TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/wagstaff-incorporated

"id": "wag15382522",
"linkid": "wagstaff-incorporated",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "6/2017",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization's existence"

{'affected_entities': [{'name': 'Wagstaff, Inc.', 'type': 'Company'}],
 'data_breach': {'type_of_data_compromised': ['Sensitive Employee '
                                              'Information']},
 'description': 'Wagstaff, Inc. was targeted in a ransomware attack that '
                'resulted in the sensitive information breach of certain '
                'employees. The attackers targeted several of its computer '
                'systems and encrypted certain files before demanding a '
                'ransom. The company disconnected its network and launched an '
                'investigation into the incident and alerted the affected '
                'employees.',
 'impact': {'data_compromised': ['Sensitive Employee Information'],
            'systems_affected': ['Several Computer Systems']},
 'investigation_status': 'Under Investigation',
 'motivation': 'Financial Gain',
 'ransomware': {'data_encryption': ['Certain Files Encrypted']},
 'response': {'communication_strategy': ['Alerted Affected Employees'],
              'containment_measures': ['Network Disconnection']},
 'title': 'Ransomware Attack on Wagstaff, Inc.',
 'type': 'Ransomware Attack'}