Thales confirms on Tuesday that it has opened an internal investigation in connection with a cyberattack. The Russian-speaking group LockBit 3.0, which recently disrupted the operation of Corbeil-Essonnes hospital
said to have stolen data from the technology group, one of whose specialties is cybersecurity. “We have become aware of an allegation of data theft by LockBit 3.0 targeting data believed to belong to the Thales group”a spokesperson told AFP, adding that “Extortion and ransomware group LockBit 3.0 said they want to release the data on November 7, 2022 at 6:29 UTC (7:29 French time)”.
“As of this date, we have not identified any ransom demand,” he added. “However, we carefully follow up on every allegation related to data theft. A dedicated team of security experts systematically investigates this type of situation, data security being our priority”, he assured.
Client files and accounting records
This cyberattack targeting Thales was claimed in a communication on the darknet (a part of the internet not referenced by classic browsers), revealed franceinfo
Monday. Hackers threaten to release documents “very sensitive, confidential, high risk”, citing the operation of the company, commercial documents, accounting records, customer files, software…
“As far as customers are concerned, you can approach the competent bodies to consider taking legal action against this company which has largely neglected the rules of confidentiality. We are at your disposal to offer you the best of our knowledge” , they write in their publication reproduced by the specialized site Zataz.
The Russian-speaking group LockBit 3.0 has already attacked the South Francilien Hospital Center (CHSF) in Corbeil-Essonnes last August, disrupting its operation. The hackers, who had demanded a $10 million ransom, finally disclosed in September on the darknet
personal reports colonoscopy, childbirth, gynecological examinations mentioning the surnames, first names and dates of birth of the patients.