Brandywine Realty Trust reports ransomware attack and data breach
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Brandywine Realty Trust, a U.S. real estate investment trust (REIT), is reporting a cyberattack that led to unauthorized access and deployment of ransomware on its internal corporate IT systems.
Brandywine Realty Trust is a major REIT in the United States, with a portfolio that includes approximately 70 properties across key locations such as Austin, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. Notable tenants within these properties include major corporations like IBM, Spark Therapeutics, and Comcast.
The cyberattack involved the encryption of data on Brandywine's systems, which disrupted various business applications vital for the company’s operations and corporate functions, including financial reporting systems.
Brandywine shut down some systems to contain the breach and is investigating the extent of the breach. No details are disclosed about any data breached or affected individuals.
