Wind River Systems is warning of a security incident after one or more files was downloaded from its network. Affected data included information maintained within the company s personnel records including critical data like Social-Security numbers and passport numbers. Alameda, Calif.-based Wind River develops software for embedded systems, such as Wind River Linux, its embedded Linux development platform. If accessed this type of data can provide cybercriminals the tools that they need for identity-theft attacks, phishing scams and more.
Source: https://threatpost.com/wind-river-security-incident-ssns-passport-numbers/163550/