Some customers of LogicMonitor, a network security firm, have been compromised by hacking attacks due to their use of default passwords. A spokesperson representing LogicMonitor has officially confirmed the existence of a “security incident” that is affecting a segment of the company’s customer community.
Until recently, LogicMonitor employed default passwords for user accounts, which created a vulnerability leading to the breach. These default passwords typically followed a recognizable pattern, such as commencing with “Welcome@” followed by a concise numerical sequence.
This security oversight made it considerably easier for malicious actors to gain unauthorized access to customer accounts, raising concerns about potential ransomware attacks on systems under LogicMonitor’s monitoring.
“We are currently addressing a security incident that has affected a small number of our customers. We are in direct communication and working closely with those customers to take appropriate measures to mitigate the impact,” LogicMonitor’s spokesperson Jesica Church said.
LogicMonitor took the initiative to inform one of its customers about a potential security breach through an email notification. In the message, they highlighted the exposure of usernames and passwords, underscoring the risk of a potential ransomware attack in the event
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