Massive Data Leak Hits Dell, Capital One, Verizon: 10,000 Employee Credentials Exposed
A data leak at Simpli has exposed employee data from 900 companies, including Dell, Capital One, and Verizon, leaving firms susceptible to supply chain attacks.
Hot Take:
Looks like Simpli just made things a bit too simple for hackers. With a name like that, who needs complexity anyway? Dell, Capital One, and Verizon employees might want to double-check their inboxes… and their career choices.
Key Points:
- Data leak affected around 900 companies, including major firms such as Dell, Capital One, and Verizon.
- Third-party app ‘Simpli’ (formerly Charm City Concierge) exposed 10,000 employee credentials.
- Information found included email addresses, hashed passwords, and meeting details.
- Incident highlights the growing risk of supply chain attacks on businesses.
- Researchers advise robust third-party risk management plans to prevent and recover from breaches.
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