Media firm Urban One confirms data breach after cybercriminals claim February attack

Summary: Urban One, a major media conglomerate, experienced a data breach that compromised personal information of employees, including Social Security numbers and direct deposit details, due to a social engineering attack. The breach was discovered nearly a month after it began, and the company reported that 355 individuals in Texas were affected. Victims are being offered two years of credit monitoring, and the Cactus ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Affected: Urban One

Keypoints :

• Data breach involved personal information such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and W-2 information.
• The breach occurred from February 13 and was discovered on March 15; it was confirmed that data was stolen by March 30.
• Victims are offered two years of credit monitoring services, and law enforcement has been contacted regarding the incident.
• The breach was claimed by the Cactus ransomware gang, which has targeted multiple organizations since its emergence in 2023.