Breaches and incidents
Andersen Group Inc.: social engineering of one employee led to access to client files
Andersen Group (NYSE: ANDG) announced via Business Wire that “a social engineering attack affecting a single employee” led to unauthorized access to...
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What happened
- Andersen Group (NYSE: ANDG) announced via Business Wire that “a social engineering attack affecting a single employee” led to unauthorized access to certain company files containing information related to a limited number of clients.
- Root cause: social engineering of a single employee, per the company; technique not described.
- No attacker named.
- Andersen notified affected clients and law enforcement, completed a forensic investigation that found no broader unauthorized access, reported no impact on operations, and does not expect a material financial impact.