Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Morley discloses ransomware attack potentially affecting more than 521,000 people
Issue disclosure
Morley disclosed a ransomware attack that may have enabled attackers to access client and employee data. The company told the Maine Attorney General that more than 521,000 individuals were impacted. According to the disclosure, Morley stated that there was no evidence that exposed information had been misused.
Morley disclosed that a ransomware attack may have enabled attackers to access client and employee data. The company told the Maine Attorney General that more than 521,000 individuals were impacted; it said there was no evidence that exposed information had been misused.
Company response
Investigation — Morley
An investigation revealed that the attackers may have gained access to client and employee data, including personal and protected health information.
Ongoing disclosure — Morley
potentially affected people are being notified and those whose SSNs have been exposed are being offered 24 months of free credit and identity monitoring services via IDX.
Remediation — Morley
those whose SSNs have been exposed are being offered 24 months of free credit and identity monitoring services via IDX.
Source excerpt
While Morley says there is no evidence that the exposed information has been misused
An investigation revealed that the attackers may have gained access to client and employee data, including personal and protected health information.
Business services company Morley this week announced being targeted in a ransomware attack that may have resulted in the information of more than 500,000 individuals getting stolen.
2011
Central Bank of Ireland client-asset safeguarding fine
The Central Bank of Ireland fined Aviva Investors after finding that the business lacked adequate controls and procedures concerning the safeguarding of client assets. The enforcement action raised operational-governance and investor-protection concerns.
Opposition to some biomass investments
Certain biomass investments associated with Aviva Investors attracted local and national opposition. Critics cited pollution concerns and argued that the projects could contribute to fossil-fuel use, creating controversy around the environmental credentials of the investments.