Marquis Software Breach: When Firewall Fails and Fintech Flounders
Marquis Software Solutions confirmed a data breach affecting over 780,000 individuals after attackers exploited a SonicWall firewall vulnerability. The breach highlights how third-party concentration poses a systemic danger to the financial services industry. Marquis is now offering free credit monitoring while implementing security improvements to prevent future incidents.
Hot Take:
When it comes to cybersecurity, even fintech wizards can be mere mortals. Marquis Software Solutions learned this the hard way when their firewall proved to be more of a sieve than a shield. The moral? Sometimes it’s not the spell, but the spell-caster’s security hygiene that counts!
Key Points:
- Marquis Software Solutions experienced a data breach affecting over 780,000 individuals.
- The breach was due to a SonicWall firewall vulnerability exploited by attackers.
- Unauthorized access led to the exposure of personal and financial data from various business customers.
- At least 74 banks and credit unions were impacted across multiple states.
- Marquis has implemented several security upgrades post-breach, including enhanced firewall measures and identity protection services.
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