Maxar Space Systems Faces Cosmic Data Breach: Employee Info in Orbit!
Hackers breached Maxar Space Systems, accessing employee personal data like names and social security numbers. The breach lasted a week before discovery. Maxar acted quickly to stop further access. Fortunately, no bank info was exposed, but employees are now offered identity protection. Let’s hope Maxar’s next launch isn’t straight into the cybersecurity stratosphere!
Hot Take:
Looks like Maxar Space Systems’ cybersecurity measures were a bit spaced out, letting hackers take a joyride through their employee files. They’ve since put their shields up, but for a week, it was a hacker’s paradise. Maybe next time, they’ll keep their satellites and their security systems orbiting a little closer to home!
Key Points:
- Maxar Space Systems experienced a data breach, exposing personal data of employees.
- The intrusion was discovered a week after it occurred, originating from a Hong Kong-based IP address.
- No financial information was compromised, but sensitive employee data was accessed.
- Current and former employees are being offered identity protection services.
- GeoHIVE, Maxar’s geospatial platform, was also potentially compromised earlier this year.
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