Cicada3301 Strikes: Peugeot Dealership’s Data Breach Sparks Cybersecurity Concerns
Cicada3301 ransomware group has breached Concession Peugeot, claiming to have swiped 35GB of sensitive data. Operating a Ransomware-as-a-Service model with a 20% commission, they’ve gone from cryptographic puzzles to puzzling cryptographic thefts. With tactics akin to BlackCat, they’re now the cyber world’s Cicada3301 of mischief!
Hot Take:
Looks like Cicada3301 is more than just a fancy cryptic puzzle now; they’re cracking down on businesses faster than you can say “Peugeot”. The only thing more puzzling than their name is why anyone would store recipes alongside passport copies! Talk about a secret sauce!
Key Points:
- Cicada3301 ransomware group has breached Concession Peugeot, claiming theft of 35GB of data.
- The group operates as a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, taking a 20% cut.
- First spotted in June 2024, the ransomware targets both Windows and Linux/ESXi systems.
- Cicada3301 shares tactics with the BlackCat group, including using ChaCha20 encryption.
- Leaked data includes invoices, internal communications, and unexpected recipes.
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