Ultrahuman says hackers accessed customers’ wellness data via internal tool

Ultrahuman says hackers accessed customers’ wellness data via internal tool

Source: Bleeping Computer

Summary

Wearable ring maker Ultrahuman disclosed a data breach after an employee’s laptop was hacked. The breach occurred due to stolen credentials from a malware-infected laptop. The company reported that an unauthorized party accessed some of its systems.


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The announcement sounds ambitious.

Ultrahuman, a wearable ring maker, experienced a data breach. The breach was caused by a malware-infected employee laptop. Credentials were stolen, allowing unauthorized access to some of Ultrahuman’s systems. This is another example of a company’s security being compromised due to a single infected device. Because, of course, “bring your own device” policies always end well.


Author: Evan Null