Hellcat’s Jira Joyride: Hacking Spree Leaves Tech Giants Scrambling

Hellcat hackers are on a Jira hacking spree, targeting servers worldwide, including Swiss telecom firm Ascom. Despite stealing 44GB of data, Ascom insists business operations are unaffected. With Jira becoming a prime target, companies should brace for more cyber mischief from Hellcat’s signature antics!

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Hot Take:

HellCat, the feline hacker group with a penchant for chaos, has clawed its way into Ascom’s digital infrastructure via the backdoor of the Jira ticketing system, proving once again that even digital cats have nine lives—one for each hacked server!

Key Points:

  • Ascom’s technical ticketing system was breached by the infamous HellCat group.
  • No impact on business operations, says Ascom—customers can keep calm and carry on.
  • HellCat claims to have stolen 44GB of data, including source code and confidential documents.
  • Jira, the popular project management tool, is HellCat’s favorite playground for hacking.
  • Experts warn that stale credentials are a ticking time bomb for future breaches.

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