When Loyalty Programs Go Rogue: Everest’s Iberia and Air Miles España Data Drama!
The Everest ransomware group just pulled off a heist that would make a Hollywood director blush. They claim to have snagged a whopping 596 GB of Iberia’s data, including your last in-flight meal choice. Iberia better respond before the group starts airing their digital laundry. Everest ransomware group is not playing around!
Hot Take:
Everest ransomware group is apparently taking the term “fly-by-night operation” to a whole new level by not only hacking into Iberia’s system to snag a 596 GB database but also making off with 430 GB of booking-related mail files. Looks like the group is angling for some serious frequent flyer miles — or maybe just a seat upgrade to “Most Wanted” status by international authorities. And as if breaching Spain’s beloved Travel Club wasn’t enough, Everest seems to be on a world tour of cyber mayhem. Someone needs to remind them that hacking isn’t a sport, even if they’re targeting sportswear giants!
Key Points:
- Everest claims to have breached Iberia, extracting a massive 596 GB database and 430 GB of booking-related mail files.
- The data allegedly includes sensitive customer information like identities, travel histories, and payment records.
- Everest also claims to have compromised Air Miles España, stealing 131 GB of data and locking internal systems.
- The group is notorious for double extortion, threatening to leak data if ransoms aren’t paid.
- Everest has been quite busy, with recent claims against Under Armour, Petrobras, and Dublin Airport.