Cox Enterprises Data Breach: When Cybersecurity Takes a Zero-Day Vacation!
Cox Enterprises fell victim to a data breach after hackers exploited a zero-day flaw in Oracle E-Business Suite. Cl0p ransomware claimed responsibility, adding Cox to their dark web leak site. Impacted individuals are offered free identity theft protection. Another day, another breach—Cox can’t seem to catch a break with Cl0p’s antics.
Hot Take:
Oh, Cox Enterprises, with 55,000 employees and a revenue that screams “success,” you’ve now joined the elite club of “Oops, We Got Hacked!” Kudos for keeping the hackers entertained since August while being blissfully unaware until late September. Who knew zero-day flaws could be so inviting? Better luck next breach!
Key Points:
- Cox Enterprises fell victim to a data breach exploiting a zero-day flaw in Oracle E-Business Suite.
- The breach lasted from August 9 to 14, 2025, but was only detected on September 29, 2025.
- The Cl0p ransomware group claimed responsibility, adding Cox to their dark web leak site on October 27.
- Identity theft protection and credit monitoring are offered to 9,479 affected individuals.
- This isn’t Cox’s first dance with hackers; previous breaches date back to 2021 and 2024.
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