Manpower’s Data Drama: A Ransomware Comedy of Errors in Michigan!

Manpower confirmed a ransomware breach at its Lansing franchise, impacting 144,189 individuals. The hackers, RansomHub, claim to have seized all confidential data, including identity documents and financial information. While it sounds like a plot twist in a heist movie, let’s remember: these cyber crooks aren’t exactly the most reliable narrators.

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Looks like Manpower’s Lansing franchise just got a harsh lesson in unwelcome visitors. The extortionists had a field day with their digital heist, and now 144,189 people have a one-way ticket to Identity Theft Land. But don’t worry, they’re getting free Equifax credit monitoring, which is kind of like offering a band-aid to someone who’s just been mauled by a bear. Meanwhile, RansomHub is out here acting like the villain in a bad spy movie, claiming they have “all the confidential data” and taunting for a chat. But hey, at least Manpower’s corporate systems were safe, so they can still handle the rest of the world’s staffing needs without a hitch!

Key Points:

  • Manpower’s Lansing franchise suffered a ransomware attack, affecting 144,189 individuals.
  • The attack was isolated to the Lansing franchise’s independent data platform, sparing ManpowerGroup’s corporate systems.
  • RansomHub, the notorious extortion crew, claimed responsibility and posted stolen data screenshots online.
  • Those affected received free Equifax credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.
  • ManpowerGroup supports the franchisee’s response while maintaining corporate security standards.

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