snatch attacks TaxNetUSA
Incident Date:
January 11, 2022
Overview
Title
snatch attacks TaxNetUSA
Victim
TaxNetUSA
Attacker
Snatch
Location
First Reported
January 11, 2022
TaxNetUSA Suffers Ransomware Attack
TaxNetUSA, a real estate data company, has been targeted by the ransomware group Snatch. The attack was announced on the group's dark web leak site, with the victim's website being www.taxnetusa.com. The company operates in the Real Estate sector and has been providing comprehensive property tax information online for over a quarter century.
Company Overview
TaxNetUSA was founded in 1996 and is based in Tyler, Texas. The company specializes in providing real estate property search software, tax assessor property search tools, and other innovative tools to businesses throughout the real estate and property tax industries. Their clients have unlimited access to the most accurate property tax information.
Vulnerabilities
The specific vulnerabilities that led to the ransomware attack on TaxNetUSA are not detailed in the search results. However, it is mentioned that threat actors claimed to have accessed a database of financial institutions through a vulnerability in the CRM. This suggests that the attackers may have exploited a weakness in the company's cybersecurity defenses.
Industry Standout
TaxNetUSA is known for its advanced property research and marketing tools, including real-time property research tools, interactive GIS maps, and advanced software solutions. The company's software allows users to find all the property data they need and download a custom dataset to import into their office software, or print mailing labels directly.
Impact
The ransomware attack on TaxNetUSA could potentially disrupt the company's operations and cause data loss or theft. The extent of the damage and the impact on the company's clients and operations are not detailed in the search results.
Response
There is no information available on how TaxNetUSA is responding to the ransomware attack or if they have taken any steps to mitigate the damage.
Sources
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