Discovery Details

Discovery

Silver Spring, Maryland • employees • Media & Entertainment

Industry

Media & Entertainment

Security Incidents

Discovery, Inc. was an American multinational mass media factual television conglomerate based in New York City. Established in 1982, the company operated a group of factual and lifestyle television brands, such as the namesake Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Science Channel, and TLC.

Security Incidents

Discovery Breach of May 2023

Severity Score

Significant

Type

Unknown

Summary

In May 2023, a significant security incident involving Discovery was discovered, impacting the privacy and security of sensitive information. The incident was linked to a vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer software, allowing unauthorized access to files sent through the software. Cybersecurity firm Mandiant reported that the vulnerability was exploited starting on May 27, 2023. The breach was attributed to the Cl0p cyber gang, a Russian-affiliated group, according to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This incident highlighted the import...
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Severity

The Discovery cyber security incident in May 2023 was severe as it involved the exploitation of the MOVEit vulnerability by the Cl0p cyber gang, as reported by cybersecurity firm Mandiant. This breach indicates a high level of sophistication and targeted attack on Discovery's systems, potentially leading to significant data compromise and security risks.

Impact

The breach had a major impact on Discovery, as it affected numerous enterprises that rely on MOVEit services to securely share files. The exposure of sensitive data and potential compromise of confidential information could have far-reaching consequences for both Discovery and the affected organizations, leading to reputational damage and financial losses.