CannonDesign Details

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    CannonDesign

    Buffalo, New York • 1000 employees • Construction and Engineering

    United States

    Industry

    Construction and Engineering

    Security Incidents

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    CannonDesign is an integrated design firm known for its commitment to leveraging creative solutions to address some of the most significant challenges facing clients and society. The firm's expertise spans various sectors, including education, healthcare, community development, and business innovation. CannonDesign’s mission centers on improving human life by designing for equity, accessibility, inclusivity, and scientific advancement. They collaborate with organizations to drive meaningful change through thoughtful and impactful design.

    Founded in 1945, CannonDesign has grown to become a not...
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    Security Incidents

    CannonDesign Breach of Jan 2023
    Severity Score
    Moderate

    Type

    Ransomware Attack

    Summary

    CannonDesign experienced a data breach from January 19 to January 25, 2023, attributed to the Avos Locker ransomware group. During this period, unauthorized access allowed attackers to exfiltrate sensitive information. The breach compromised personal details such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and driver's license numbers of more than 13,000 current and former employees.

    The company detected the breach on January 25, 2023, but the investigation was completed only by May 3, 2024. Despite no evidence of attempted misuse, the stolen data has been published online multiple times. I...
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    Impact

    In a recent incident involving CannonDesign, the company fell victim to a data breach orchestrated by the Avos Locker ransomware group between January 19 and January 25, 2023. Attackers managed to gain unauthorized access and exfiltrate sensitive personal information from more than 13,000 current and former employees. Compromised data included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and driver's license numbers.

    Despite CannonDesign detecting the breach relatively quickly, the investigation extended until May 3, 2024. During this time, the stolen data was published online repeatedly, altho...
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