vicesociety attacks Hawthorn The Community Pub Co
Incident Date:
January 6, 2022
Overview
Title
vicesociety attacks Hawthorn The Community Pub Co
Victim
Hawthorn The Community Pub Co
Attacker
Vicesociety
Location
First Reported
January 6, 2022
Hawthorn The Community Pub Co Suffers Ransomware Attack
Hawthorn The Community Pub Co, a UK-based hospitality company, has been targeted by the ransomware group vicesociety. The attack was announced on the group's dark web leak site, and the victim's website is currently under scrutiny. The company operates in the hospitality sector and has not disclosed the extent of the damage caused by the attack.
Company Overview
Hawthorn The Community Pub Co is part of the UK's leading community pub group, Admiral Taverns, which operates 1,600 community pubs across the UK. Founded in 2003, the company has achieved consistent industry recognition, winning various awards and accolades year-on-year. Hawthorn The Community Pub Co is dedicated to making their pubs the hub of their local community, with hard-working, entrepreneurial licensees who enjoy fantastic levels of support from operations to marketing, from property management to training.
Vulnerabilities and Targeting
The ransomware attack on Hawthorn The Community Pub Co highlights the vulnerabilities of the hospitality sector to cyber threats. The company's website does not provide detailed information about their cybersecurity measures, but it is known that the hospitality industry is a prime target for cybercriminals due to its reliance on digital systems for reservations, payments, and customer data management.
The attack on Hawthorn The Community Pub Co serves as a reminder for all businesses, especially those in the hospitality sector, to prioritize cybersecurity and implement robust measures to protect against ransomware attacks and other cyber threats.
Sources
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