DiversiTech Acknowledges Data Privacy Event

  • By Steven
  • Published: Sep 15, 2022
  • Last Updated: Nov 23, 2023

DiversiTech Corporation, a provider of heating and cooling products, recently reported a data privacy event that compromised the personal information of its customers. DiversiTech rakes in annual revenue of more than $250 million. The company employs over 520 people, making the hack much more meaningful, especially when considering the extent of the business's rapidly expanding customer base.

Here’s an in-depth look at the DiversiTech attack to clarify the breach and reinforce the importance of fortifying your safeguards against digital intrusion and identity theft.

How did the Attack Occur?

DiversiTech’s team has not revealed much about the breach, likely in a strategic attempt to reduce the potential for a copycat digital offensive down the line. However, it is worth mentioning that DiversiTech’s legal filings reveal the security breach pertains to incidents within the business’s IT servers.

As a result, several different types of information were exposed to hackers. The plain truth of the matter is that DiversiTech and digital forensics experts are not entirely sure as to what type of information was stolen in the attack nor the extent of the breach.

What Information was Viewed or Stolen?

The data privacy event, as DiversiTech Corporation describes it, revealed the company's customers' full names and even their social security numbers. It is possible that sensitive customer information will be sold on the internet and used to steal customers' funds and identities.

How did DiversiTech Admit to the Breach?

DiversiTech contacted state governments to file an official notice detailing the data breach. The company also contacted customers to notify them that the attack might have exposed their data. However, DiversiTech representatives have provided precious few other details about the online aggression in an attempt to conceal the strategy used to steal sensitive data.

What Will Become of the Stolen Information?

The hackers may use the stolen data to steal the identities of those listed in DiversiTech’s internal systems. There is also a chance the stolen information will be sold on the internet and used for nefarious purposes ranging from racking up bills through financial fraud to using personal information to open new credit accounts, etc.

There is also a possibility that the victims of the breach will group together to pursue legal action. Stay tuned as additional details about the DiversiTech attack are revealed in the weeks and months ahead.

What Should Affected Parties do in the Aftermath of the Attack?

Compromised parties are encouraged to strengthen their digital protections with identity theft protection services. You can also do your part to safeguard your identity with the industry's latest digital protections. Fortify your computer and network with antivirus software, firewalls, and more. When in doubt, lean on the cybersecurity and identity theft protection experts for guidance, and you'll be able to focus on using computers and the web for work and play rather than worrying about online threats.

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