Hacker Claims Oracle Cloud Breach, Threatens to Leak Data

 

A hacker who goes by the name “Rose87168” is claiming to have broken into Oracle Cloud systems and is now threatening to release or sell the data unless their demands are met. According to security researchers, this person says they’ve gained access to information from over 140,000 accounts, with a total of 6 million records.

Oracle has not confirmed that any such breach took place. At first, the company denied the claims. Since then, they’ve chosen not to respond to questions about the situation. However, cybersecurity experts are beginning to find signs that support the hacker’s story.

One group of researchers believes that the attack may have happened through a flaw in how users log in. They suggest that the hacker may have found a hidden security weakness or a problem in Oracle’s login system, which let them get in without needing a password. This could be tied to a previously reported vulnerability in Oracle’s software, which has been labeled a high risk by experts. That earlier issue allowed anyone with internet access to take over accounts if not fixed.

The hacker claims the stolen material includes sensitive information like login credentials, passwords for internal systems, and private security keys. These are all crucial for keeping accounts and data secure. If leaked, this information could lead to unauthorized access to many companies’ services and customer details.

Researchers have examined some of the data provided by the hacker and say it appears to be genuine. Another security group, Trustwave S

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