ShinyHunters Claims Council of Europe Hack
Summary
The extortion group ShinyHunters claims to have hacked the Council of Europe and stolen 297 GB of data. They threaten to leak this data, which reportedly includes employee personal information.
IFF Assessment
FOE
This incident involves a significant data theft and a threat of exposure, which is detrimental to defenders.
Defender Context
This claim highlights the ongoing threat of data breaches and extortion campaigns targeting governmental and international organizations. Defenders should be vigilant about protecting sensitive data, implementing robust access controls, and preparing for potential data leak incidents. The involvement of an extortion group like ShinyHunters indicates a focus on financial gain through data theft and disruption.