Ransomware group claims breach of pro-Orbán Hungarian media firm
Mediaworks confirmed the incident on Friday, warning that “a significant amount of illegally obtained data may have come into the possession of unauthorized persons."
A cyber-extortion group said it was responsible for a recent ransomware attack on Hungarian media company Mediaworks that resulted in the publication of large volumes of stolen data online.
The World Leaks group said they released nearly 8.5 terabytes of allegedly sensitive files on their dark web site last week. Local media outlets that reviewed the material said it included payroll records, contracts, financial statements and internal communications.
Mediaworks confirmed the incident on Friday, warning that “a significant amount of illegally obtained data may have come into the possession of unauthorized persons,” and said it had launched an investigation.
Source: https://therecord.media/ransomware-group-claims-breach-of-pro-orban-media-firm
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