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Sedgwick has confirmed a ransomware attack that compromised a file transfer system at its subsidiary, Sedgwick Government Solutions, which serves various U.S. government agencies. The company stated that the attack was contained and did not affect its broader network or data.
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Sedgwick confirmed a cyberattack on its subsidiary, Sedgwick Government Solutions, which provides claims and risk management services for U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. A ransomware group claimed responsibility for the breach, targeting a file transfer system used by the subsidiary. Sedgwick's spokesperson stated that the attack affected only this isolated system and did not compromise broader company networks.
In response to the incident, Sedgwick activated its incident response protocols and enlisted cybersecurity experts to investigate. The company emphasized that its government solutions division operates separately from the rest of the business, which helped mitigate the impact. No wider Sedgwick systems or data were reported to be affected by the attack. This incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in third-party services that support government operations.
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