Tag: clop

Data breach at French govt agency exposes info of 10 million people

August 28, 2023

According to Bleeping Computer, Pôle emploi, France’s governmental unemployment registration and financial aid agency, is informing of a data breach that exposed data belonging to 10 million individuals. “Pôle emploi became aware of the violation of the information system of one of its providers involving a risk of disclosure of personal data of job seekers,” … More Data breach at French govt agency exposes info of 10 million people

Estée Lauder beauty giant breached by two ransomware gangs

July 21, 2023

Two ransomware actors, ALPHV/BlackCat and Clop, have listed beauty company Estée Lauder on their data leak sites as a victim of separate attacks. In a disgruntled message to the company, the BlackCat gang mocked the security measures, saying that they were still present on the network, writes Bleeping Computer*. “After becoming aware of the incident, … More Estée Lauder beauty giant breached by two ransomware gangs

MOVEit hack update: Hacker gang Clop publishes victim names on dark web

June 16, 2023

The names and company profiles of dozens of victims of a global mass hack have been published by a cyber crime gang Clop holding their stolen data to ransom, writes the BBC*. Twenty six organisations including banks and universities have been added to try to pressure victims into paying. US federal bodies have also been … More MOVEit hack update: Hacker gang Clop publishes victim names on dark web

MOVEit hack update: BBC, BA and Boots issued with ultimatum by cyber gang Clop

June 7, 2023

BBC reports* that a prolific cyber crime gang has issued an ultimatum to victims of a hack that has hit organisations around the world. The Clop group posted a notice on the dark web warning those affected by the MOVEit hack to email them before 14 June or stolen data will be published. More than … More MOVEit hack update: BBC, BA and Boots issued with ultimatum by cyber gang Clop

MOVEit hack: BBC, BA and Boots among cyber attack victims

June 6, 2023

BBC reports* that The BBC, British Airways, Boots and Aer Lingus are among a growing number of organisations affected by a mass hack. Staff have been warned personal data including national insurance numbers and in some cases bank details may have been stolen. The cyber criminals broke into a prominent piece of software to gain … More MOVEit hack: BBC, BA and Boots among cyber attack victims