STIIIZY’s Sticky Situation: Data Breach Leaks IDs and Passports!
STIIIZY, a U.S. cannabis dispensary, faced a data breach after cybercriminals compromised a vendor’s system. Passport and ID details of customers were exposed, leading to predictable paranoia and perhaps a few accidental munchies. Fortunately, the company is working with law enforcement to resolve the issue and keep the green flowing safely again.
Hot Take:
Who knew that when you’re shopping for a little relaxation, you’d also get a side of identity crisis? Turns out, the real buzzkill isn’t the dry mouth—it’s a data breach! STIIIZY customers might want to start checking their credit scores along with their cannabis strains. Who said chilling out was easy?
Key Points:
- STIIIZY, a U.S. cannabis dispensary, experienced a data breach due to a compromised vendor’s point-of-sale system.
- Personal information, including IDs and transaction details, of customers in specific California locations was exposed.
- The Everest cybercrime group claimed responsibility for the attack, threatening to leak data after ransom negotiations failed.
- The breach affected locations in San Francisco, Alameda, and Modesto, California.
- STIIIZY is collaborating with legal counsel and regulators to address the breach and notify impacted customers.
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