"Southern Water Notifies Customers and Employees of Data Breach"

In a new update, Southern Water recently confirmed that the personal data of both customers and employees had been accessed in a recent ransomware attack.  The UK water supplier revealed that it plans to notify 5-10% of its customer base to inform them that their personal information has been impacted.  With the firm serving around 4.6 million customers in Southern England, this could equate to between 230,000 and 460,000 people.  The company noted that all current employees and some former employees will be notified that their personal data may have been accessed as well.  The company said that these notifications will offer advice and guidance on the potential risks to those affected and precautionary steps on how to mitigate them.  Southern Water first revealed it had suffered a data breach on January 23.  This followed the apparent leak of personal data held by the firm by the Black Basta ransomware group.

Infosecurity Magazine reports: "Southern Water Notifies Customers and Employees of Data Breach"