Cl0p Ransomware Strikes: Washington Post’s Data Breach Exposes 10,000 Victims in Oracle E-Business Hack
The Washington Post’s Oracle EBS was hit by Cl0p ransomware, exposing nearly 10,000 employees’ data. Names, Social Security numbers, and bank details are among the compromised info. The Post is one of over 40 organizations refusing to pay ransom, with data leaks surfacing on the Cl0p website.
Hot Take:
Who knew that hackers could make headlines by hacking the very people who write them? The Washington Post has found itself in the news, not for its journalism, but for a data breach that left its employees’ sensitive information exposed like an open book. Maybe next time they’ll invest in as much cybersecurity as they do in ink and paper!
Key Points:
- Cyberattack on The Washington Post’s Oracle E-Business Suite affects nearly 10,000 individuals.
- The Cl0p ransomware gang is behind the attack, exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities.
- Over 120 GB of stolen data has been leaked, including sensitive employee information.
- The breach timeline stretches from July to late August, with disclosure in early October.
- Other affected organizations include GlobalLogic, Harvard University, and Envoy Air.
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