Art Gallery of Ontario reports cyberattack, data breach
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The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is reporting a security breach involving its internal server, which was accessed by an unauthorized third party between September 9 and 18, 2024.
The incident impacted files saved on AGO’s server over the past year, potentially exposing members' sensitive information. Although AGO has not disclosed specifics on the exact types of data accessed or whether it was misused, they claim that most customer payment and credit card data was unaffected.
The gallery is working closely with security specialists and legal advisors to investigate and comply with privacy legislation while informing any individuals who might be affected. No details are disclosed about the nature of the attack or the number of affected individuals.
AGO’s daily operations remain unaffected, and the gallery has stated it will provide updates as the investigation progresses.
