If this mysterious name of 8base, allegedly responsible for this attack, rings a bell, that’s normal. The Volkswagen cyberattack is not its first misdeed.
Active since 2022, he has stood out for his unconventional methods. Its members present themselves as “ honest pentesters », a paradoxical name for cybercriminals. We owe them in particular the attack on Lyon Terminal in April 2024.
Their passion, the companies they consider negligent in terms of computer security. After identifying vulnerabilities, they exfiltrate sensitive data before deploying ransomware. As a signature, the 72-hour period they generally give their victims to satisfy their demands, even offering a Bitcoin wallet to facilitate transactions.
In this case, something seems to be wrong. 8base claims to have obtained the data on September 23 and threatened to release it on the 26th. However, at the time of writing, no publication has taken place. This delay could suggest behind-the-scenes negotiations between Volkswagen and the pirates, or an intimidation strategy on their part.
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