General

Dell Admits That Hackers Tried to Steal Customer Information From its Network

Author : NewsGram Desk

Global computer maker Dell Technologies has admitted that hackers may have tried to break into its customers' accounts as it detected "unauthorised activity" on its network this month.

The company has also hired a digital forensics firm to conduct an independent investigation and engaged law enforcement.

No Dell products or services were affected, the company said on Wednesday.

"On November 9, Dell detected and disrupted unauthorised activity on our network that attempted to extract Dell.com customer information, limited to names, email addresses and hashed passwords. Upon detection, we immediately implemented countermeasures and began an investigation," the tech giant said in a statement.

However, post investigation, the company did not find any conclusive evidence whether any customer information was stolen.

"Furthermore, there is no indication that any credit card or other sensitive customer information was targeted. We have cybersecurity measures in place that limit the impact of any potential exposure, including the hashing of customers' passwords," the statement added.

Dell has reset the passwords of Dell.com users to further protect them and their accounts.

Users were requested to rest/change their passwords the next time they log in to Dell.com. (IANS)

Subscribe to our channels on YouTube and WhatsApp 

“I Used to Call Him ‘Dadu”: Woman Comes Forward Against Former AAP MLA Naresh Yadav—Alleges Rape, Abduction and Abuse

Maharashtra Civic Elections = Fraud? Removable Ink Controversy Casts Shadow on State Election Commission

Muslim Man Lynched in Odisha for Transporting Cattle; Police Initially Label it 'Road Accident'

“She Never Fully Recovered”: Kuki Woman Dies After Being Gang-Raped During 2023 Manipur Violence; Almost Three Years Later, No Arrests

Columbia Study Reveals Physical Activity May Decrease Breast Cancer Risk in Adolescents