hiveleak attacks Northern Financial Services
Incident Date:
January 25, 2022
Overview
Title
hiveleak attacks Northern Financial Services
Victim
Northern Financial Services
Attacker
Hiveleak
Location
First Reported
January 25, 2022
Northern Financial Services Targeted by Hiveleak Ransomware Group
Northern Financial Services, a financial advisory firm, has been targeted by the ransomware group Hiveleak, as reported on their dark web leak site. The company operates in the finance sector and is based in the United States. Northern Financial Services is dedicated to offering clients tools, resources, and customized solutions to help them pursue their financial goals.
The company's website provides information about their services, including financial planning and investment advice. The firm's financial professional, Devin Benko, has been with CUSO Financial Services, L.P. since 2023 and is committed to helping individuals and families at Northern Credit Union reach their financial goals.
The size of Northern Financial Services is not explicitly stated in the provided information. However, the company's dedication to offering personalized financial plans and services suggests a focus on individual clients rather than large corporations.
The vulnerabilities that made Northern Financial Services a target for Hiveleak are not explicitly mentioned in the search results. However, the FBI has warned that ransomware actors have been using significant financial events and stock information to inform their targeting and extortion of victims. This suggests that the company's involvement in the financial sector may have made it a more attractive target for ransomware attacks.
Sources
- Northern Financial Services - Financial Advisors | Northern Credit Union
- Official Alerts & Statements - CISA
- Timeline of Cyber Incidents Involving Financial Institutions
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