Aramark Data Breach: How to Protect Your Small Business

By , Owner, PDX Information Technology Services

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A recent data breach at Aramark, a major food service and facilities provider, highlights the importance of cybersecurity for small businesses. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how the breach happened, what information was exposed, and how you can protect your small business from similar attacks.

What Happened at Aramark

Aramark discovered that an unauthorized party created a fake website to steal employee login credentials. These credentials were then used to access the company’s myPay site, where employees can view and manage their paystubs and direct deposit information. The attackers aimed to change direct deposit details but also accessed other personal information, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and direct deposit details.

How to Protect Your Small Business

There are a number of steps you can take to protect your small business from credential compromise attacks like the one that occurred at Aramark. Here are a few of the most important:

  • Educate your employees about phishing. Phishing is a common tactic used by attackers to steal login credentials. Employees should be trained to identify phishing emails and to avoid clicking on suspicious links or attachments.
  • Implement strong password policies. Require employees to use strong, unique passwords for all business accounts. You should also enforce regular password changes.
  • Use multi-factor authentication (MFA). MFA adds an extra layer of security to the login process by requiring a second factor, such as a code from a smartphone app, in addition to a username and password.
  • Keep your software up to date. Hackers often exploit security vulnerabilities in outdated software. Make sure to keep all of your business software, including your operating system and security software, up to date with the latest patches.
  • Monitor your systems for suspicious activity. Regularly monitor your network and systems for signs of unauthorized access or unusual activity.

By following these steps, you can help to protect your small business from credential compromise attacks and keep your employees’ data safe.

Additional Tips

In addition to the steps mentioned above, here are a few other tips for protecting your small business from cyberattacks:

  • Develop a data security plan. This plan should outline your procedures for protecting your data, responding to security incidents, and recovering from a data breach.
  • Back up your data regularly. In the event of a data breach, you’ll be able to restore your data from your backups.
  • Restrict access to sensitive data. Only give employees access to the data they need to do their jobs.

By taking steps to protect your data, you can help to keep your small business safe from cyberattacks.

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Vendor breaches can expose your team’s logins too. A dark web scan shows whether company emails and passwords are circulating, or you can talk with our Tualatin team about next steps.

Related reading: proactive cybersecurity services, How PDX IT Services Can Protect Your Business from Data Breaches and Why Passwords are Your Business’s Weakest Point.

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Steve Shaff, owner of PDX Information Technology Services

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Steve Shaff is the owner of PDX Information Technology Services, a managed IT provider he founded in 2020. From the Tualatin office he helps businesses across Portland Metro & Southwest Washington with IT support, cybersecurity and compliance. More about Steve · Contact PDX IT

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