A cybersecurity breach recently attacked Byte Federala bitcoin
btc
$100,094.48
ATM provider in the United States, potentially exposing sensitive information belonging to around 58,000 customers.
Although the attack occurred on September 30, Byte Federal He only realized this on November 18..
The Florida-based company informed Maine Attorney General on December 12 about the hack, which allegedly caused by unauthorized access to confidential customer details. The breach can be traced back to a software vulnerability linked to a third-party vendor.
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Once identified, Byte Federal disabled its systems to ensure operations. The company also highlighted that no client funds or assets were affected.
However, an investigation revealed that cybercriminals targeting various forms of personal datacompromising names, dates of birth, contact information, transaction records, government IDs, and user photographs.
While no evidence has emerged, Byte Federal has taken a cautious approach to addressing customer concerns. Federal Byte hired an independent cybersecurity company conduct a thorough forensic analysis of the causes of the incident.
Furthermore, the company initiated protective measures after the incidentincluding resetting all user accounts, notifying affected individuals, and implementing enhanced security protocols.
Federal Byte Plus advised its users to update their login credentials and highlighted the importance of verify personal information to ensure account security.
As Byte Federal works to recover from its breach, other cyber incidents are making headlines. Recently, Radiant Capital was the victim of a $50 million cyber heist linked to North Korea. How was this scheme developed? Read the full story.
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