Atende Details

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    Atende

    Warsaw • 204 employees • Technology

    https://www.atende.pl/
    Poland

    Industry

    Technology

    Security Incidents

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    Atende is a Polish company specializing in IT services and system integration, primarily focusing on the Central and Eastern European markets. It was founded in 1991, originally under the name ATM S.A., and has since evolved to become a key player in delivering advanced IT solutions that support digital transformation and enhance business efficiency for its clients. Atende's offerings span cloud services, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and data management solutions, among others.

    Throughout its history, Atende has achieved several milestones, including the establishment of its own data cen...
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    Security Incidents

    Atende Breach of Oct 2024
    Severity Score
    Significant to High

    Type

    Ransomware Attack

    Summary

    In October 2024, Polish IT services provider Atende experienced a cyberattack where unauthorized access resulted in the theft of 1.2 TB of data. This incident involved a single file server and led to the leak of sensitive information, such as employee personal data, Polish national ID numbers, and extensive records of past contracts from 2000-2012 and 2015-2020. The stolen data also included email archives, login credentials, and SSH private keys.

    The perpetrators, a known cybercriminal group, demanded a ransom, which Atende refused to pay. Instead, the company made public announcements rejec...
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    Severity

    Cybercriminals targeted Polish IT service provider Atende, resulting in the theft and publication of 1.2 TB of sensitive data after the company refused to pay the demanded ransom. The data breach included 15 years of contracts, personal data, login credentials, and national ID numbers, affecting both employees and clients, including public administrations. This attack was part of a broader campaign by a notorious cybercriminal group known for its operations against various sectors, highlighting the risk of potential future attacks.

    The incident was significant due to the high volume and sensi...
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    Impact

    The incident at Polish IT services provider Atende was a ransomware attack in which cybercriminals accessed their IT infrastructure without authorization. The attackers stole a substantial amount of data—1.2 TB—including archives spanning 15 years that contain sensitive information. This data comprised personal information, Polish national ID numbers of employees, scans of contracts with other companies and public administration units, email archives, and critical login credentials like login-password pairs and SSH private keys.

    Thankfully, despite this breach, it appears that no other Atende...
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