Avaddon ransomware gang is threatening to carry out DDoS attacks and data leaks if AXA did not corporate with the attackers.
French insurance giant AXA Group announced on Sunday that the company has become a victim of a ransomware attack. The incident affected its IT operations of Asia Assistance in Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.
In a statement, the company said that “certain data operated by Inter Partners Asia in Thailand has been accessed by cybercriminals and there is no proof for the moment what data has been stolen.”
AXA Partners is the structure dedicated to the development of the group’s international assistance partnerships. Regulators and the company’s business partners have been made aware of the incident.
The company is investigating the incident with the support of outside experts.
“If the investigation confirms that anyone’s sensitive data has been affected, the necessary steps will be taken to prevent and support all business customers and affected individuals,” the company added.
Avaddon ransomware gang claims responsibility
Hackread.com can confirm that the infamous Avaddon ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the ransomware attack on AXA Group.
Screenshot from Avaddon ransomware gang’s official website (Image credit: Hackread.com)
On its official website on the dark web accessible via Tor browser, the ransomware gang claims it managed to steal 3 terabytes of AXA Group’s data which allegedly includes:
ID cards
Passport copies
Customer claims
Reserved agr ..
Support the originator by clicking the read the rest link below.
