The Target: Verizon is an American telecommunications and mass media company providing cable TV, telecommunications, and internet services to over 150 million subscribers across the U.S.
The Take: The data that was exposed varies per employee but could include: full name, physical address, social security number (SSN), National ID, gender, union affiliation, date of birth, compensation information.
The Vector: A data breach notification shared with the Office of the Maine Attorney General revealed that a Verizon employee gained unauthorized access to a file containing sensitive employee information on September 21, 2023.
This breach is a stark reminder of how authentication controls are in an overall robust cybersecurity posture, and that good password hygiene plays a pivotal role in protection.