Dentsu has confirmed that its subsidiary Merkle fell victim to a cyberattack that affected portions of its network systems. Upon detecting abnormal activities, Dentsu’s security teams implemented incident response protocols and shut down affected systems to contain the breach. The attack highlights the increasing risks faced by companies handling sensitive customer data, as Merkle services numerous Fortune 500 clients, making it an appealing target for cybercriminals.
An external cybersecurity firm has been engaged to assist with the investigation and to perform forensic analysis. Dentsu is committed to transparency regarding the incident and has reported it to the relevant authorities. The ongoing investigation aims to determine the extent of data access or compromise and the attack vector used. While the attack was reportedly contained to Merkle’s U.S. operations, Dentsu anticipates financial repercussions due to incident response costs and potential regulatory fines. Enhanced security measures are being implemented to mitigate the risks of future incidents as investigations continue.
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