Citrix Systems Details

Citrix Systems

Fort Lauderdale, Florida • employees • Technology

Industry

Technology

Security Incidents

Citrix Systems, Inc. is an American multinational cloud computing and virtualization technology company that provides server, application and desktop virtualization, networking, software as a service, and cloud computing technologies.

Security Incidents

Citrix Systems Breach of Oct 2019

Severity Score

Significant

Type

3rd Party Compromise

Summary

In October 2019, Citrix Systems experienced a significant security breach attributed to the Iranian-backed hacker group known as IRIDIUM. The attackers exploited a vulnerability in Citrix's internal network, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive business documents and communications. Approximately 6 terabytes of data were compromised, including emails, financial records, and other critical business information. The breach was part of a broader campaign targeting multiple organizations, aiming to steal intellectual property and sensitive data. Citrix responded by working with the FBI and cyb...
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Severity

The Citrix Systems cyber security incident of October 2019 was severe as cyber criminals had intermittent access to the company's network between October 13, 2018, and March 8, 2019, for a period of almost five months. The hackers were able to remain undetected within Citrix's systems for an extended period, indicating a significant security lapse.

Impact

The breach impacted current and former employees of Citrix, with personal and sensitive data being compromised. Employees affected by the breach had their data stolen, leading to a $2.275 million settlement for the impacted individuals.