Brain Cipher, a ransomware group that emerged in June 2024, has claimed responsibility for breaching Deloitte UK, alleging the exfiltration of over 1 terabyte of sensitive data from the global professional services firm. This claim has raised significant concerns about the cybersecurity defenses of one of the “Big Four” accounting firms.
Brain Cipher’s Rising Notoriety
Brain Cipher first gained attention earlier this year with its attack on Indonesia’s National Data Center, disrupting operations across more than 200 government agencies, including critical services like immigration and passport control.
Its growing record of targeting high-profile organizations has heightened concerns over the evolving tactics of ransomware operators.
Details of the Alleged Breach
According to Brain Cipher, the breach at Deloitte UK revealed critical weaknesses in the company’s cybersecurity defenses. The group claims to have accessed and stolen more than:
- 1 terabyte of compressed data,
- Confidential corporate information,
- Client records, and Content was cut in order to protect the source.Please visit the source for the rest of the article.
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