LKQ’s Cyber Slip-Up: Oracle EBS Hack Leaves 9,000 Customers Exposed!
LKQ Corporation fell victim to the Oracle EBS hack, joining a growing list of over 100 targeted organizations. The automotive parts giant confirmed personal data for more than 9,000 individuals was compromised. While LKQ dodged a systems-wide breach, cybercriminals allegedly made terabytes of stolen data available for download. Talk about a turbocharged headache!
Hot Take:
Well, it seems like the cybercriminals have a new favorite hobby: picking on the big kids in the automotive playground. LKQ Corporation is the latest victim in a cybercrime soap opera that could rival any daytime drama. With over 9,000 individuals’ personal data leaked, it’s as if the hackers have decided to throw a surprise party, and everyone’s personal information is the confetti. I guess this is one way to get everyone’s attention, but we wouldn’t recommend it for your next corporate icebreaker event.
Key Points:
- LKQ Corporation fell victim to the Oracle E-Business Suite hack.
- More than 9,000 individuals had their personal information compromised.
- The breach was part of a larger campaign by the Cl0p ransomware group.
- Several terabytes of LKQ’s data have been released by cybercriminals.
- This isn’t LKQ’s first rodeo with cyberattacks; they were hit last year too.