Why This Matters for Indianapolis Businesses
In the past few weeks, three global giants, Google, Workday, and Air France-KLM, have confirmed breaches tied to the hacker group ShinyHunters. The attackers didn’t need sophisticated exploits or malware. Instead, they used vishing, voice phishing calls, to impersonate IT staff and trick employees into handing over access.
The results were millions of customer records, contact lists, and sales data were stolen across multiple industries. What’s even more concerning is that this was a coordinated campaign targeting CRM systems worldwide, and if global enterprises can be breached, so can small and mid-sized businesses.
Why “Just Data” Isn’t Just Data
It’s easy to underestimate the value of stolen contact information. But for attackers, these records are a blueprint for fraud. With enough details, they can:
- Create convincing fake invoices that pass for real
- Impersonate executives in business email compromise (BEC) schemes
- Trick employees into giving up credentials
- Take over accounts and disrupt operations
The danger doesn’t always appear immediately. These attacks often unfold weeks later, making them harder to trace back to the original breach.
How TeamMIS Helps Partners Stay Ahead
At TeamMIS, our philosophy is simple: Believe. Trust. Invest. We believe in doing the right thing, we build trust through long-term relationships, and we invest in your growth and security.
That means preparing your business, so these attacks don’t stand a chance. Our approach includes:
- Training your people to recognize and shut down vishing attempts
- Implementing phishing-resistant MFA and single sign-on across systems
- Reducing unnecessary CRM data exposure and monitoring for unusual activity
- Locking down connected apps so attackers can’t sneak in through the side door
- Building proactive policies so you’re ready before the call comes
We don’t just fix problems, we help you understand your risks, make informed decisions, and align technology with your long-term business goals.
Find Out Your Risk Level
If a single phone call can open the door at companies like Google and Air France-KLM, it can happen to anyone. The difference is whether your business has the right safeguards in place.
