The notorious hacker, operating under the alias IntelBroker, has purportedly claimed to have successfully sold a collection of allegedly stolen data from the General Electric data breach.
The purported sale of General Electric data was initially advertised for $500 on November 19 on the renowned online hacker marketplace known as BreachedForums.
“Hello. I am selling access to some development and software pipelines belonging to General Electrics. Price is set to $500 currently, so if you’re interested, message me,” posted the hacker on the breach forum.
General Electric Data Sale
IntelBroker relisted the advertisement a few days later in the Leaked section of the forum with significantly better results, presumably since there were no takers.
A more thorough explanation of the kind of data and a sample of seven pieces of purported GE data were included in the hacker’s second advertisement, “General Electrics & DARPA,” which was posted on the breach forum, reported Cybernews.
General Electric discovered the posts of General Electric data sale while everything was going on at BreachedForums, and they have subsequently opened an investigation into the claims.
In an exclusive conversation about the General Electric data sale with The Cyber Express, “We are aware of claims made by a bad actor regarding GE data and are investigating these claims. We will take appropriate measures to help protect the integrity of our systems,” stated the GE Spokesperson.
Samples of material released on a hacker site included SQL database files, military documents, technical specifications and rules for aviation equipment, and maintenance reports.
GE has not acknowledged or refuted the existence of any cyberattack.
About IntelBroker
The user advertising the alleged General Electic data sale on the dark web is IntelBroker, a member of the “CyberNiggers” group.
The threat actor has a track record of leaking data from major companies such as AT&T, Autotrader, Volvo, Hilton Hotels, Verizon, and the U.S. Immigration Service. Over time, law enforcement was increasingly aware of these breaches and data dumps.
After many large-scale breaches, the CyberNiggers kept a quiet profile for a while. However, the group’s apparent return to activity with the revelation of the General Electric data breach marks the end of their hiatus.
About General Electric
General Electric (GE), a multinational corporation, has expanded into an industrial behemoth since its founding in 1892. It is renowned for providing a broad range of products and services and has set a precedent in sectors like renewable energy, power, healthcare, and aviation.
Modern aircraft engines produced by the company’s aerospace division are well-known worldwide for having significantly improved air travel.
In addition to the aviation sector, GE has made noteworthy strides in healthcare innovation through the provision of state-of-the-art medical technologies and solutions. Its commitment to sustainable energy practices is demonstrated by its efforts in renewable energy sources.
Additionally, GE has contributed significantly to the advancement of defense programs by collaborating with institutions like DARPA on innovative research.
Concerns about the cybersecurity environment have increased in the wake of the CyberNiggers group’s purported General Electric data sale. Not only does the release of classified material about military papers, technical manuals, and SQL database files on the Dark Web implicate General Electric (GE), but it also makes information about DARPA, the defense research agency of the United States government, publicly available.
Strong cybersecurity measures are becoming essential for protecting the integrity of enterprises around the world as well as for protection as the digital world develops.
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