Nike and Chain IQ: Nike investigating mega security breach as hackers claim to have stolen 1.4TB of data

Nike Investigates 1.4TB Data Breach Linked to WorldLeaks

Nike is probing a potential cybersecurity incident after the threat actor WorldLeaks listed the company on its data leak site, claiming to have stolen 1.4TB of internal design and manufacturing data. The breach, disclosed in recent days, includes samples of files from directories such as "Women’s Sportswear," "Men’s Sportswear," and "Garment Making Process." Nike confirmed it is assessing the situation but has not verified the claims, stating that no customer or employee personally identifiable information (PII) was compromised.

WorldLeaks, believed to be the successor to the defunct Hunters International ransomware group, specializes in data theft rather than encryption, reflecting a growing trend among cybercriminals to prioritize extortion over disruptive attacks. The group has previously targeted high-profile organizations, including Dell and Chain IQ, and is known for its prolific victim list.

Nike, which has largely avoided major publicized cyberattacks, now joins a growing list of corporations facing data exfiltration threats. While the full scope of the breach remains under investigation, the incident underscores the persistent risk of intellectual property theft in the manufacturing and retail sectors. Hunters International, WorldLeaks’ predecessor, disbanded in mid-2025, releasing decryption tools for past victims though some researchers suspect the move was a tactic to evade law enforcement scrutiny.

Source: https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/nike-investigating-mega-security-breach-as-hackers-claim-to-have-stolen-1-4tb-of-data

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