Royal Mail’s Data Drama: From Ransomware to Dark Web Exposure!

Royal Mail’s sensitive data is rumored to be leaked on the dark web, thanks to a cyber incident involving their supplier, Spectos. Allegedly, 144GB of juicy details, including personal info and secret Zoom calls, were at risk. Meanwhile, Royal Mail assures us their operations are unruffled, while Spectos scrambles for a cybersecurity makeover.

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Hot Take:

Looks like Royal Mail’s data got delivered straight to the dark web’s doorstep! Who knew ‘special delivery’ now involves sending your personal data to hackers? Spectos might want to rethink their slogan to “We deliver… your data to the dark web!”

Key Points:

  • Royal Mail’s data, allegedly leaked on the dark web, involves sensitive customer information.
  • The breach affects Spectos, a German supplier of Royal Mail, and includes 144GB of data.
  • Data suspected to include PII, confidential documents, and Zoom meeting recordings.
  • GHNA, the threat actor, claims this isn’t the first leak through Spectos.
  • The breach likely traces back to a 2021 infostealer incident involving Spectos.

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