Truist Bank Data Breach: Sp1d3r Gang Strikes Again, Selling Sensitive Info for $1 Million
The Sp1d3r cybercrime gang is selling sensitive data on thousands of Truist banking employees. With information on 65,000 employees including bank transactions and IVR source code, the gang is asking for $1 million. Truist confirmed the breach occurred in October 2023 but insists it’s not linked to data storage provider Snowflake.
Hot Take:
Well, looks like Sp1d3r’s been busy weaving its web in Truist’s backyard. If you’re a Truist employee, you might want to double-check your accounts and throw a virtual bug spray party!
Key Points:
- Sp1d3r cybercrime gang is selling data of 65,000 Truist banking employees for $1 million.
- Data includes names, account numbers, balances, and IVR funds transfer source code.
- Truist confirmed the breach, which occurred in October 2023, but says it was promptly contained.
- Sp1d3r previously targeted Advance Auto Parts and cybersecurity firm Cylance.
- Truist denies any involvement of data storage provider Snowflake in this breach.
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