AMD targeted by hackers: data leak after cyber attack – law enforcement agencies in action

Bloomberg reports on a suspected data theft at AMD, which is said to have been carried out by the hacker group IntelBroker. The hack apparently took place in June this year and may have compromised sensitive data from the chip manufacturer. The stolen data could include information on existing and future products, employee data and more. According to Bloomberg reports, both AMD and law enforcement authorities are currently investigating the incident in more detail to determine the extent of the data leak.

Initial information suggests that the hackers may have gained access to product details, source code, future product plans and sensitive employee information such as user IDs and emails. The full list of potentially compromised data is not yet known, but breach forums on the Internet have already published an example of the leaked data. The hack could have serious consequences for AMD. In addition to the potential loss of intellectual property and confidential information, the company could also suffer damage to its reputation and the trust of its customers and business partners.

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AMD itself has already commented on the incident and stated that it is working closely with law enforcement authorities and an external hosting partner to clarify the facts. The company also emphasized that it is aware of the criminal group claiming the stolen data and that it is investigating the significance of the data. The alleged data theft at AMD is one in a series of similar hacks in the technology industry. In 2022, both Nvidia and Rockstar Games were victims of hackers stealing sensitive data and information.

“We are aware of a cybercriminal organization claiming to be in possession of stolen AMD data. We are working closely with law enforcement officials and a third-party hosting partner to investigate the claim and the significance of the data.”

It remains to be seen how the incident will develop at AMD and what concrete impact it will have on the company. The investigation by the law enforcement authorities and AMD’s response will provide further information in the coming weeks and months. The case shows once again how important cyber security is for companies in today’s digital world. Companies must take appropriate measures to protect their data from unauthorized access and defend themselves against hacker attacks.

In addition to the points mentioned above, here is some additional information:

• The IntelBroker hacker group is relatively unknown so far. There is hardly any information about their activities or their goals.
• It is unclear how the hackers were able to penetrate AMD’s data network. It is possible that they exploited security vulnerabilities in the company’s systems.
• The timing of the hack is remarkable. It occurred shortly before the official presentation of AMD’s new Ryzen 7000 processors at Computex 2024. It is possible that the hackers were trying to steal this information.
• The hack could have a negative impact on AMD’s share price. Investors may be concerned about the security of the company’s data and the potential consequences of the data leak.

It is important to note that this is all speculative information. Until AMD and law enforcement release more details, we can’t know exactly what happened and what impact the hack will have.

Source: DarkWebInformer