W.W. Wallwork, Inc.

On December 19, 2022, the Maine Office of the Attorney General disclosed a data breach affecting W.W. Wallwork, Inc., stemming from an external system breach (hacking) that occurred on June 13, 2022. The incident compromised sensitive financial data, specifically financial account numbers, of 5,613 individuals. The breach was attributed to unauthorized access by external actors, likely cybercriminals exploiting vulnerabilities in the company’s digital infrastructure. While the exact method of infiltration (e.g., phishing, malware, or unpatched software) was not detailed, the exposure of financial records poses significant risks, including potential fraud, identity theft, or financial losses for the affected individuals. The company was legally obligated to notify impacted parties and regulatory bodies, though the long-term repercussions such as reputational damage, legal penalties, or customer churn remain undetermined. The breach underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures, particularly in sectors handling sensitive financial data.

Source: https://www.maine.gov/agviewer/content/ag/985235c7-cb95-4be2-8792-a1252b4f8318/0e7f5350-717f-490b-b746-f5c7bdae4b5c.shtml

TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/wallwork-truck-centers

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"linkid": "wallwork-truck-centers",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "6/2022",
"severity": "85",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"

{'affected_entities': [{'customers_affected': 5613,
                        'name': 'W.W. Wallwork, Inc.',
                        'type': 'Company'}],
 'attack_vector': 'External System Breach (Hacking)',
 'data_breach': {'number_of_records_exposed': 5613,
                 'sensitivity_of_data': 'High',
                 'type_of_data_compromised': ['Financial Account Numbers']},
 'date_detected': '2022-06-13',
 'date_publicly_disclosed': '2022-12-19',
 'description': 'The Maine Office of the Attorney General reported a data '
                'breach involving W.W. Wallwork, Inc. on December 19, 2022. '
                'The breach occurred on June 13, 2022, due to an external '
                'system breach (hacking), affecting 5,613 individuals, with '
                'compromised information including financial account numbers.',
 'impact': {'data_compromised': ['Financial Account Numbers'],
            'payment_information_risk': 'Yes'},
 'references': [{'date_accessed': '2022-12-19',
                 'source': 'Maine Office of the Attorney General'}],
 'regulatory_compliance': {'regulatory_notifications': ['Maine Office of the '
                                                        'Attorney General']},
 'title': 'Data Breach at W.W. Wallwork, Inc.',
 'type': 'Data Breach'}