CoreLogic Faces Allegations of Systematic Hacking Against Rival Hubexo
Severity: High (Score: 61.5)
Sources: Afr
Summary
CoreLogic, now known as Cotality, is accused of systematically hacking into rival Hubexo's database to access confidential construction industry data. The allegations include the use of puppet accounts to extract thousands of reports from Hubexo's subscription LeadManager database. Hubexo claims that this hacking began several years ago, coinciding with a significant loss of customers and millions of dollars in revenue. The court proceedings reveal discussions among CoreLogic employees about how to conceal their actions. The case raises important questions about copyright and the protection of confidential datasets in the corporate sector. As the legal battle unfolds, the implications for both companies and the industry at large are significant. The current status of the case is ongoing, with further hearings expected. Key Points: • CoreLogic is accused of corporate hacking on a large scale against Hubexo. • Hubexo claims to have lost millions in revenue due to CoreLogic's actions. • The case raises critical issues regarding copyright and data confidentiality.
Key Entities
- Data Breach (attack_type)
- CoreLogic (company)
- Cotality (company)
- Hubexo (company)
- Australia (country)
- Construction (industry)
- T1041 - Exfiltration Over C2 Channel (mitre_attack)
- T1078 - Valid Accounts (mitre_attack)
- T1567 - Exfiltration Over Web Service (mitre_attack)
- RP Data Platform (platform)