Industry News: ESG5

The Target:​ ​Sensata Technologies is an industrial technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of sensors and sensor-rich solutions, as well as electrical protection components and systems.

The Take: A preliminary investigation with assistance from external cybersecurity experts confirmed that the hackers have exfiltrated data from the company network.

The Vector: Data theft is a common tactic used by ransomware actors to extort victims, increase pressure to pay a ransom, and create legal and regulatory complexities. Currently, Sensata is still determining what files were stolen in the attack and will notify impacted individuals and regulatory authorities as needed, based on the results of its investigation.

This breach is a stark reminder of how strong authentication controls are in an overall robust cybersecurity posture, and that good password hygiene plays a pivotal role in protection.

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