Hunters International Gang Claims Theft of 1.4 TB of Data from Tata Technologies
The Hunters International ransomware group has claimed responsibility for breaching the Indian multinational technology company Tata Technologies, a subsidiary of Tata Motors, and is threatening to leak 1.4 terabytes of stolen data.
The attack took place in January, as revealed by a regulatory filing with the Indian National Stock Exchange. The company, which provides services to automotive and aerospace original equipment manufacturers, as well as industrial machinery companies, has over 11,000 employees across 18 delivery centers worldwide.
Tata Technologies notified the competent authorities and is investigating the incident with the help of external experts. As a precautionary measure, some of its IT services were suspended temporarily, but all systems have been restored.
The Hunters International group recently added Tata Technologies to the list of victims on its Tor leak site, claiming to have stolen 1.4 TB of data stored in over 730,000 files. The stolen data includes contracts, financial and business documents, engineering projects, and employees' personally identifiable information (PII), including Aadhar card numbers.
This is not the first time Tata Technologies has faced a cyber attack. In October 2022, the company announced that it had been hit by a cyber attack on its infrastructure, which was caused by the Hive ransomware gang. The gang leaked the alleged stolen files on its Tor leak site, including contracts, financial documents, and employees' PII.
Experts noticed that the Hunters International group is using a code similar to the one used by the Hive gang, suggesting that it may be a rebrand of the same threat actor. The Hive gang emerged in the threat landscape after international authorities seized its infrastructure.
The incident highlights the increasing risk of cyber attacks on companies worldwide and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data. As the threat landscape continues to evolve, companies must remain vigilant and proactive in protecting their assets.
Timeline of Events
- January: Tata Technologies is breached by the Hunters International ransomware group.
- October 2022: Tata Power, India's largest power generation company, announces a cyber attack on its infrastructure caused by the Hive ransomware gang.
- October 14, 2022: The Hive gang leaks the alleged stolen files from Tata Power on its Tor leak site.
Cybersecurity Experts Weigh In
"This incident highlights the ongoing threat of ransomware attacks and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data," said [Name], a cybersecurity expert. "Companies must remain vigilant and proactive in protecting their assets, including implementing regular security updates, conducting regular backups, and educating employees on cyber hygiene best practices."
"The Hunters International group's use of a similar code to the Hive gang suggests that it may be a rebrand of the same threat actor," added [Name], another cybersecurity expert. "As we move forward, it's essential for companies to stay informed about emerging threats and to take proactive steps to protect their assets."
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