IKEA Hit by Alleged Data Breach: Hackers Claim Theft of 180GB of Internal Data
The hacker group Lapsus$ has claimed responsibility for a major data breach targeting IKEA, alleging the theft of 180 gigabytes of sensitive internal data. According to researchers at Cybernews, the hackers published a sample file referencing approximately 6,300 internal folders, including content management systems, business applications, data analysis tools, and IKEA’s Android app. However, the full contents of these folders remain unverified, as the hackers did not release the complete dataset.
The stolen data reportedly includes source code, technical architecture documents, and other confidential information, raising concerns about potential exposure of proprietary systems. While IKEA has not publicly confirmed the breach, the claims align with Lapsus$’s history of targeting high-profile organizations.
The incident underscores growing cybersecurity risks for global retailers, particularly as attackers increasingly focus on supply chain and internal infrastructure vulnerabilities. No further details on the breach’s impact or IKEA’s response have been disclosed at this time.
Source: https://www.retaildetail.eu/news/home/hackers-claim-ikea-has-been-the-victim-of-a-major-data-breach/
IKEA cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/ikea
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