A fresh ransomware scare is spreading fast: reports say Mercedes-Benz Turkey may have been hit, with attackers allegedly stealing around 130,000 customer and vehicle-related records. The rumor kicked off after VECERT researchers monitored Tor dark web chatter. In a post, the attackers claimed the data had reached a “saleable” stage. Cybernews later followed up, saying the hackers showcased a file containing ~130,000 entries—formatted as Excel/CSV—and labeled it as part of a “ransom leak” list. If accurate, the leaked data goes beyond basic contact details. It reportedly includes customer name, city, phone, and email, plus vehicle-specific fields like license plate information, vehicle identifiers, model details, plate/registration dates, inspection and last service dates, and even order/quote status. Cybernews also claims the threat actor shared 10 proof samples, including data tied to a UK owner, and that these samples were verified. VECERT suggests the source could be internal systems—and possibly materials tied to Mercedes’ Xentry vehicle diagnosis platform. Even without confirmation, this “not confirmed yet, already circulating” phase is where risk spikes: privacy damage, social engineering, and targeted vehicle-related fraud. #Cybersecurity #Ransomware #DataBreach #AutomotiveSecurity #ThreatIntel #Privacy
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