NAIROBI, Kenya- In a twist that could be ripped from a cyber-thriller, AMD is currently investigating a potential breach after a threat actor, known as IntelBroker, claimed to have infiltrated AMD.com this month.
The hacker is reportedly selling a treasure trove of sensitive data, including future product plans, employee databases, and customer information.
Here’s the scoop on what’s unfolding in this high-stakes cyber drama.
Unraveling the Alleged AMD Breach
According to BleepingComputer, IntelBroker is touting this data haul as proof of a successful breach of AMD’s defenses.
In response, AMD has confirmed it’s aware of these claims and is actively probing the matter.
“We are aware of a cybercriminal organization claiming to be in possession of stolen AMD data,” AMD stated in its communications with BleepingComputer, PCMag, and Bloomberg.
The company emphasized its collaboration with law enforcement and a third-party hosting partner to assess the veracity and impact of the alleged theft.
IntelBroker is no stranger to the dark corners of the internet. The hacker has previously tried to sell data purportedly stolen from high-profile organizations, including Europol, The Home Depot, and DC Health Link.
This track record adds a layer of credibility to the current claims, raising serious concerns about the security of AMD’s data.
The cybersecurity community is on high alert, watching closely as AMD digs deeper into these troubling allegations.
A Look Back at AMD’s Cybersecurity Challenges
This isn’t the first time AMD has faced significant cybersecurity threats.
In 2022, the company found itself in a similar predicament when the hacking group RansomHouse claimed to have pilfered 450GB of data.
That incident, much like the current one, highlighted the growing challenges tech companies face in protecting their sensitive information from increasingly sophisticated cyber adversaries.
