Oracle has informed its users that a recent cyberattack only affected two outdated servers that are no longer in use. These systems were separate from Oracle’s main cloud services, and the company says that no active customer data or cloud-based accounts were harmed.
In the notice sent to its customers, Oracle clearly stated that its main cloud service, known as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), was not targeted or accessed by attackers. They reassured users that no data was viewed, taken, or misused, and there was no interruption in cloud operations.
According to Oracle, the stolen information included usernames from older systems. However, passwords stored on those servers were either scrambled or secured in such a way that they could not be used to break into any accounts. As a result, the hackers were not able to reach any customer platforms or data.
The incident first came to public attention when a hacker began selling what they claimed were millions of user records on an online cybercrime marketplace. Oracle has been under pressure since then to confirm whether or not its systems were breached. While the company continues to deny that their modern cloud platform was affected, cybersecurity experts say that the older systems— though no longer active – were once part of Oracle’s cloud services under a different name.
Some security specialists have criticized Oracle’s choice of words, saying the company is technically correct but still avoiding full responsibility by referring to the older system as separate from
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