Hackers gain network admin rights after shoveling snow for firm

A security incident involved attackers offering to clear snow for a company. After completing the shoveling, the hackers were granted network administrator privileges. The arrangement highlighted weaknesses in the firm’s access controls. Granting elevated rights to external contractors created a breach vector. The incident was reported by The Register. It underscores the risk of non‑technical services being linked to IT permissions. The company must review its onboarding and privilege‑granting policies. Experts advise separating physical‑service contracts from network access.