National Safety Council Data Leak
The National Safety Council (NSC), a non-profit organization that addresses security issues worldwide and provides labor protection and safe driving training, has experienced a significant data leak. According to the Cybernews portal, the data leak exposed the personal information of employees from approximately 10,000 American companies and state organizations.
The NSC website remained vulnerable for a period of five months, leaving sensitive information accessible to unauthorized individuals. This data breach has implications for a wide range of industries, including:
| Industry | Organizations |
|---|---|
| Mining | Shell, BP, Exxon, Chevron |
| Electronics manufacturing | Siemens, Intel, HP, Dell, IBM, AMD |
| Airlines | Boeing, Federal Aviation Department (FAA) |
| Pharmaceutical | Pfizer, Eli Lilly |
| Automotive | Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors, Rolls Royce, Tesla |
| Government | Department of Justice, US Navy, FBI, Pentagon, NASA |
The leak exposes the vulnerability of organizations both in the private and public sectors, highlighting the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures. The affected organizations include highly influential players in their respective industries, such as Boeing, Ford, and Pfizer.
NASA, one of the affected state organizations, is actively involved in various projects related to scientific discovery, aeronautics, astronautics, planetary research, space technology, and education. Some of NASA’s most notable missions include Apollo, Voyager, Hubble, and the International Space Station (ISS). NASA collaborates with international space agencies, such as the European Space Agency (ESA), Roscosmos, and the Chinese National Space Administration (CNSA), to expand humanity’s understanding of the universe.
The NSC data leak serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining strong cybersecurity practices