Coca-Cola Caught in the Cyber Fizz: Employee Data Leaked by Everest Hackers!
Everest ransomware group has spilled the (soda) pop on Coca-Cola, leaking sensitive employee data from the Middle East. Hackread.com reports the data dump includes names, addresses, and even marriage certificates! While Coca-Cola reviews this fizzing fiasco, cybercriminals might use this info for phishing and phone scams. Stay tuned for more updates!
Hot Take:
Looks like Coca-Cola might have to change their slogan to “Have a Breach and a Smile!” With data spilling like a shaken soda can, it’s a fizzy mess that no one asked for. Maybe it’s time for Coca-Cola to consider their new product: Cybersecurity Zero!
Key Points:
- Everest ransomware group leaks data on 959 Coca-Cola employees in the Middle East.
- Data includes personal and sensitive information like banking details and visas.
- Another hacker group claims to have stolen 23 million records from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners.
- Leaked data poses threats like spear-phishing, credential harvesting, and identity theft.
- Unclear if Coca-Cola is negotiating with hackers or assessing the situation internally.
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