Nitro Software informed the ASX of the breach on 21 October. The company offers a service to create, edit and sign PDFs and digital documents. It claims to have more than 10,000 business clients and 1.8 million licensed users.
The website Bleeping Computer quoted the cyber security firm Cyble as saying a threat actor was selling the Nitro user and document databases, plus 1TB of documents, at a private auction, with the opening bid set at US$80,00 (A$112.237).
iTWire has contacted both Cyble and Nitro Software seeking more details about the incident.
"The relevant database supports certain Nitro online services and has been used primarily for the storage of information connected with Nitro’s free online products. The database does not contain user or customer documents.
"Nitro's investigation into the incident remains ongoing. There is no evidence currently that any sensitive or financial data relating to customers has been impacted or that any information has been misused. Nitro has elevated its monitoring and security protocols and has not identified any further malicious activity connected to the incident.
"In line with its Incident Response plans, Nitro took immediate action following the incident and confirms that the Nitro IT environment is secure. Nitro has notified the applicable regulatory bodies and continues to work with cyber security specialists. Nitro will continue to comply with its notification obligations as it finalises its investigation.
"The incident has had no material impact on Nitro’s ongoing operations.
"Nitro does not anticipate a material financial impact to arise as a result of this incident and, as such, the incident is not expected to impact the Company’s prospectus forecast for FY2020."
