Cyber Chaos: Manpower and Workday Hit by Data Breaches Amid Rising Social Engineering Threats
Manpower’s Michigan office had a holiday hacker, compromising data of 144,000 people. Meanwhile, Workday got caught in a social engineering scam. These breaches highlight the growing threat of social engineering, where hackers charm their way into systems like unwanted guests at a party. Stay alert, because sometimes, the IT guy isn’t really the IT guy.
Hot Take:
Well, it seems like hackers are the new Santa Claus – they’re making a list and checking it twice, but instead of gifts, they’re handing out headaches. With cybercriminals breaching Manpower and Workday, it seems data security is as elusive as my New Year’s resolution to quit caffeine. Get ready, because it looks like 2025 is coming in hot with a side of cyber chaos!
Key Points:
- Manpower’s Lansing, Michigan office suffered a breach, compromising data of 144,189 people.
- The cyberattack was linked to a group called RansomHub, active since late December 2024.
- Workday fell victim to a social engineering scam, compromising basic business contact details.
- The breach was associated with the notorious ShinyHunters group.
- Both companies are taking steps to mitigate damage and prevent future breaches.
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