TAP, the Portuguese airline, reportedly faced an alleged ransomware attack by a group of hackers who demanded €250,000 in exchange for not releasing stolen data. However, TAP has denied that the attack ever happened.
TAP, the Portuguese airline, reportedly faced an alleged ransomware attack by a group of hackers who demanded €250,000 in exchange for not releasing stolen data. The attackers claimed to have targeted TAP’s servers and expressed support for Hamas against Israel. However, TAP has denied that the attack ever happened.
It is unclear how TAP was able to fend off the hackers’ demands, but it is possible that they received help from another group of hackers who had previously attacked the airline in a major cyberattack last year. In August 2022, Ragnar Locker, a ransomware group known for its military-grade encryption, attacked TAP and exposed the personal data of one and a half million customers on the Dark Web.
TAP has been the target of multiple cyberattacks in recent years, which underscores the importance of cybersecurity for businesses of all sizes. It is important to note that TAP has not issued any official statement regarding the recent alleged blackmail attack, so it is important to remain skeptical of the reports until more information is available.
source: https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2023-11-01/tap-blackmail-hack-revealed/82790
