Equinox Breach: LockBit Ransomware Unleashes Chaos, Exposes 21K Customers’ Data
LockBit ransomware strikes again, targeting Equinox and exposing data of 21,000 customers. The cyberattack, reminiscent of a bad break-up, involved the release of stolen data after ransom demands were ignored. Equinox is now offering credit monitoring, because nothing says “we’re sorry” like two years of free identity theft insurance!
Hot Take:
When it rains, it pours data breaches! Equinox and Auchan are the latest stars in the cybersecurity horror flick, “The Ransomware Chronicles,” featuring the villainous LockBit and a mysterious cast of unidentified hackers. It’s like a soap opera, but with more data leaks and fewer dramatic slaps!
Key Points:
- LockBit ransomware group breached Equinox, exposing data of 21K customers.
- The breach led to the release of 48GB of sensitive data on the dark web.
- Equinox is offering credit monitoring and enhancing cybersecurity measures.
- Auchan’s cyberattack compromised personal data of over 500,000 customers.
- Both breaches raise concerns about identity theft and phishing scams.
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