BlackBerry Cylance Hacked: Outdated Data Breach Hits the Market
Cybersecurity firm Cylance confirmed a cyberattack, with 34 million emails and personal data now being sold on the dark web for $750,000. The hacker, Sp1d3r, is also linked to a recent breach of Advance Auto Parts. BlackBerry Cylance stated the stolen data is from 2015-2018 and no current customers are affected.
Hot Take:
Looks like Cylance is having a “blast from the past” moment. Who knew cybercriminals could have such a good sense of nostalgia?
Key Points:
– **Cylance confirmed data breach:** Company acknowledges data sold on dark web is legitimate.
– **34 million emails compromised:** Data includes personal information of customers, employees, and partners.
– **Old data:** BlackBerry Cylance claims data is from 2015-2018, predating its acquisition of Cylance.
– **Not related to Snowflake breach:** The company clarifies the incident isn’t connected to the Snowflake breach.
– **$750,000 price tag:** Hacker selling compromised data under the alias Sp1d3r.