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Security · Updated 20 Oct, 12:21 am IST

Bullhorn takes staffing platform offline after cyberattack

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Why it matters for readers: It matters because it shows how a cyberattack can disrupt widely used cloud services and the steps companies take to respond.

  • Bullhorn temporarily disabled access to its platform to contain a cyber incident and address a system-wide outage.1
  • The company says it has isolated the issue and engaged CrowdStrike specialists for security reviews and forensic investigation.1
  • Customers first experienced problems with job posting on Friday, and the outage was later attributed to a cyberattack.1
  • Bullhorn serves more than 10,000 customers worldwide and says it will notify affected individuals if a data breach is confirmed.1

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