BT Faces a Ransomware Rumble: Black Basta Threatens to Spill 500 GB of Secrets

The infamous Black Basta ransomware gang has claimed a massive data heist from BT, threatening to spill the beans unless they get paid. BT is investigating, and the hit doesn’t affect live conferencing services, but 500GB of stolen files could make for one awkward slideshow.

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Looks like BT’s latest conference call was joined by some uninvited guests. And trust us, these guys aren’t here to talk about synergy or quarterly projections. More like identity theft and corporate sabotage! Buckle up, BT, because Black Basta is about to drop the mixtape of stolen data you never wanted.

Key Points:

  • Black Basta ransomware group claims to have stolen 500 Gb of data from BT.
  • Data allegedly includes financial, corporate, and personal information.
  • BT has isolated the affected servers and is investigating the breach.
  • Black Basta uses social engineering tactics to infiltrate organizations.
  • Group has previously extorted over $100 million from victims.

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