ICICI Bank in Hot Water: Bashe Ransomware Strikes Again!
ICICI Bank is the latest target of ransomware group Bashe, possibly linked to LockBit, with stolen data allegedly up for sale on the dark web. Known for its tight deadlines, Bashe has set a January 2025 ultimatum, sparking fears of sensitive data exposure among customers both in India and worldwide.
Hot Take:
Looks like ICICI Bank is the latest contestant in “Who’s Got Your Data?” brought to you by Bashe, the ransomware group with a knack for keeping cybersecurity professionals up at night. Tune in to see if the bank will pay the ransom or if your data will be the next hot item on the dark web’s version of eBay!
Key Points:
- Bashe, a ransomware group, has launched a cyberattack on ICICI Bank, potentially linked to the notorious LockBit gang.
- The group threatens to release stolen data by January 24, 2025, if their ransom demands aren’t met.
- ICICI Bank is a major Indian financial institution with a significant global customer base, especially among NRIs.
- Bashe is known for targeting major sectors across various countries, with past links to servers in the Czech Republic.
- ICICI Bank has a history of data security issues, with a notable incident in 2023 involving unsecured customer information.
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