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AMD Probes Security Breach as Stolen Data Emerges on Hacker Forum: Exclusive Insights
AMD is investigating a potential security breach after hackers claimed to have stolen data related to the company’s GPUs. Sensitive data was found for sale on an underground hacking forum, and AMD is working to evaluate the authenticity of the information. Maintain your cybersecurity by staying updated on the latest developments.
Imagine you’re a high-profile tech company, and suddenly a cybercriminal claims to have stolen sensitive data from you. Scary, right? Well, that’s exactly what happened to AMD, a major player in the computing industry. A threat actor called IntelBroker put allegedly stolen data up for sale on a hacking forum, claiming it contains AMD employee information, financial documents, and confidential information.
AMD’s Response to the Alleged Cyberattack
As you can imagine, AMD isn’t taking this lightly. They told us, “We are aware of a cybercriminal organization claiming to be in possession of stolen AMD data.” They’re working closely with law enforcement officials and a third-party hosting partner to investigate the claim and the significance of the data.
What the Cybercriminal is Claiming
IntelBroker shared screenshots of some of the supposedly stolen AMD credentials but hasn’t disclosed how much they’re selling it for or how it was obtained. They boldly announced on the hacking forum, “Today, I’m selling the AMD.com data breach. Thanks for reading and enjoy!”
According to DarkWebInformer, the threat actor claims that the data includes an employee database with user IDs, first and last names, job functions, business phone numbers, email addresses, and employment status. They also allege that the stolen data contains information on future AMD products, spec sheets, customer databases, property files, ROMs, source code, firmware, and finances.
Who is IntelBroker?
IntelBroker is no stranger to high-profile cyberattacks. They’re best known for the breach of DC Health Link, which led to a congressional hearing after exposing the personal data of U.S. House of Representatives members and staff. More recently, they breached the Europol Platform for Experts (EPE), a web portal used to share information between international law enforcement agencies.
AMD has faced cyber threats before. In June 2022, they investigated a breach by the RansomHouse extortion gang, who claimed to have stolen 450GB of data.
Why You Should Care
As a U.S. reader, you might be wondering why this matters to you. Well, cybersecurity is a growing concern for everyone. If a major company like AMD can be targeted, so can smaller businesses and individuals. We all need to stay informed and take steps to protect ourselves from cyber threats.
Don’t wait until it’s too late – contact us to learn more about how you can protect yourself and your business from cyber threats. Keep coming back to our site for more information on the latest cybersecurity news and trends. Together, we can stay one step ahead of the bad guys.