How Do Some Companies Get Compromised Again and Again?

Email marketing firm MailChimp experienced two cyberattacks in a span of six months due to cyberattackers exploiting an internal company tool, leading to data breaches. After a cyberattack, malicious actors learn about company vulnerabilities and are consequently incentivized to launch similar attacks. The best preventative response is for a company to focus on the specific vulnerabilities that caused the attack. Companies should also perform a deep assessment of their security system and hiring practices to prevent future attacks.