October 16, 2024 at 05:39PM
The 8Base ransomware group claims to have stolen extensive confidential files from Volkswagen and plans to publish them. A spokesperson for Volkswagen stated they are not affected and are monitoring the situation. This incident follows previous data theft issues involving the company. No ransom demand has been confirmed.
**Meeting Takeaways: Volkswagen and 8Base Ransomware Threat**
1. **Ransomware Threat**: The 8Base ransomware group claims to have stolen a significant amount of confidential Volkswagen files and is threatening to publish them.
2. **Data Stolen**: The extortionists allege they have obtained various sensitive documents, including:
– Invoices, receipts, and accounting documents
– Personal data and files
– Employment contracts and certifications
– Confidentiality agreements
3. **Data Release Date**: A deadline for data release was set for September 26, but no data has been made public as of now, leading to speculation about the authenticity of the claims.
4. **Volkswagen’s Response**:
– Volkswagen has stated that their IT infrastructure remains unaffected and that they have been aware of the situation for some time.
– A spokesperson confirmed the company is monitoring the situation closely.
5. **Past Incidents**: This is not Volkswagen’s first data theft experience, with a previous incident in 2021 involving the theft of three million customer account details from a third-party supplier.
6. **8Base Group Background**:
– The 8Base group operates using a variant of the Phobos ransomware and has typically targeted government and critical infrastructure sectors.
– Recently, the group has been relatively inactive, indicating either a strategic retreat or focus on other projects.
7. **Uncertainty on Ransom**: As of the time of publication, Volkswagen has not commented on whether a ransom demand has been received or the specific types of data taken.