Everest ransomware group targets Iberia and Air Miles España

According to HackRead, the Everest ransomware group has claimed responsibility for breaching Iberia, Spain's flag-carrier airline, and Air Miles España, S.A., the operator of Spain's Travel Club rewards program.

The Everest ransomware group has extracted a significant amount of data from Iberia, including personal and payment information of millions of customers across multiple countries. They also gained the ability to manipulate bookings, posing a severe threat to passenger data security. Additionally, Air Miles España fell victim to a similar attack, with stolen data potentially including personal details and loyalty account information, impacting millions of individuals and business partners.

The ongoing cyberattacks by Everest highlight a concerning trend of targeting high-profile entities, with recent victims including Under Armour and Petrobras. The breach not only poses a risk of identity theft and phishing but also raises regulatory concerns under GDPR for the affected organizations.