Cisco Data Breach: Basic User Details Exposed in Vishing Attack
Cisco has reported a data breach involving a third-party customer relationship management (CRM) system. The incident, disclosed on August 19, 2023, was caused by a vishing attack targeting a Cisco representative.
The breach exposed basic user profile details, including names, emails, and phone numbers. However, Cisco has confirmed that no sensitive data, passwords, or customer data were compromised. The company's products and other systems remained unaffected by the incident.
Cisco swiftly responded by locking out the attackers and launching an investigation. Impacted users were notified, and the company is enhancing its security measures to prevent future occurrences. Cisco apologized for any inconvenience caused by the incident.
Cisco experienced a data breach involving a third-party CRM system, with basic user profile details exposed. No sensitive data was compromised. The company has taken steps to secure its systems and apologized for any inconvenience.
