Christie’s Caught in Ransomware Drama: Art Heist of the Digital Age
Christie’s confirmed data was stolen in a ransomware attack by the RansomHub gang. The auction house took swift action to protect its systems, but personal data of clients was compromised. Christie’s is communicating with affected clients and authorities while refusing to pay the ransom demanded by the cybercriminals.
Hot Take:
Christie’s is flipping the script on cybercriminals! Instead of bidding millions for art, they’re now the star of a ransomware auction. Place your bets on whether they’ll pay up or play hardball!
Key Points:
- Christie’s online bidding system was taken offline due to a “technology security issue” in May.
- RansomHub claims responsibility, threatening to leak stolen data unless a ransom is paid.
- Christie’s confirmed unauthorized access but stated no financial or transactional records were compromised.
- RansomHub alleges it has data of at least 500,000 clients, including personal identifiers.
- Christie’s is notifying privacy regulators and affected clients, while refusing to comment on ransom negotiations.
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