On October 4, 2010, it was brought to the attention of the managing director of Omniquad that a helpdesk call system had posted sensitive information about their customers to the internet. Omniquad, an anti-spyware company, was quick to place blame on the third-party vendor of the exploited software. A spokesperson from Privacy International expressed the feelings of disappointment that many share, "Security and privacy should be at the core of everything they [Omniquad] do and that includes carrying out security audits of all third-party software and services they offer."
This breach brings to light the fact that relying on the security measures of partners or third-party vendors is not enough. Carefully assessing risks to your organization does not stop at the front door.
If any of these posts raise concerns for you or your organizaion, contact Attevo and we will work with you to mitigate your risk. (216)928-2800.
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