LexisNexis shuts down services after suspicious activity on servers
Summary
LexisNexis has taken several of its services offline, including Diligence, Metabase API, and Newsdesk, due to suspicious activity detected on servers managed by a third-party vendor. The company is investigating the incident and has not yet determined the full scope or impact.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The incident involves suspicious activity and service outages, which are detrimental to defenders and indicate a potential security compromise.
Defender Context
This incident highlights the risks associated with third-party vendor management and the importance of robust monitoring for unusual activity. Defenders should ensure they have clear visibility into their supply chain and implement incident response plans that account for potential vendor-related compromises.