The MOVEit hack is a massive data breach that occurred in late May 2023. The hackers exploited a critical security vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer, a popular corporate file transfer tool developed by Progress Software. The vulnerability allowed the hackers to gain access to the MOVEit systems of hundreds of organizations, including banks, universities, and government agencies.

The hackers then encrypted the data on the MOVEit systems and demanded a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption keys. Many organizations have refused to pay the ransom, and the hackers have begun to leak stolen data online.

The MOVEit hack is one of the largest data breaches in recent history, and it has affected organizations around the world. The full extent of the breach is still unknown, but it is estimated that millions of people have had their personal information compromised.

The following are some of the organizations that have been affected by the MOVEit hack:

•    First Merchants Bank
•    Shell
•    BBC
•    Aer Lingus
•    British Airways
•    Government of Nova Scotia
•    Madison College
•    Cambridgeshire County Council
•    Dublin Airport
•    Telos
•    And many more

If you are concerned that your organization may have been affected by the MOVEit hack, you should contact your IT department immediately. You should also be on the lookout for phishing emails that may contain links to malicious websites.

 

Here are some tips to help protect your organization from future cyberattacks:

•    Keep your software up to date.
•    Use strong passwords and change them regularly.
•    Be careful about what links you click on in emails.
•    Train your employees on cybersecurity best practices.

The MOVEit hack is a reminder that no organization is immune to cyberattacks. By following these tips, you can help protect your organization from becoming the next victim.