Bleepingcomputer Accenture Confirms Data Breach Involving 35GB of Stolen Source Code
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- •Accenture confirmed a breach involving 35 GB of stolen data, including source code and credentials.
- •The hacker known as '888' is selling the stolen data on a dark web forum.
- •Accenture states the breach has been contained and operations remain unaffected.
Accenture has confirmed a data breach involving the theft of approximately 35 GB of sensitive data, including source code, RSA keys, SSH keys, and Azure access tokens. The breach was claimed by a hacker known as '888', who posted on a dark web forum offering the stolen data for sale. Accenture stated that the incident has been contained and has not disrupted its operations. The company is investigating the breach but has not disclosed how the attacker gained access or whether customer data was affected. This incident marks a significant shift in cybercriminal tactics, focusing on stealing valuable digital assets rather than disrupting operations. Accenture has faced previous attacks, including a ransomware incident in 2021. The full scope of the breach and the validity of the hacker's claims remain unverified.
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