The Institute of Space Technology (IST) fell victim to a ransomware attack earlier this month, resulting in hackers stealing sensitive staff information, including passports, payslips, and analysis details. The hackers demanded a ransom of $500,000, but it seems that the IST did not comply with their demands.
Recently, the hacker group, Medusa, updated their blog to announce that the stolen data from the IST has been leaked publicly on a Telegram channel. The leaked data is available for download in multiple files totaling 3.89 GB. However, it is unclear which specific data was shared with the public.
Medusa #ransomware group claims to have published the data from The Institute of Space Technology (IST). The claimed data is now surfaced in a telegram channel.#Pakistan #darkweb #deepweb #cyberattack #databreach https://t.co/GLq5c3PiFl pic.twitter.com/3Gw9DA8yF7
— FalconFeedsio (@FalconFeedsio) March 30, 2023
Despite the situation, IST has not made any public announcement regarding the data leak. We attempted to reach out to them, but their website is currently down. We will continue to update this space as soon as there is any new information regarding the situation.
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This hack raises concerns about the security of sensitive data and highlights the importance of protecting information against cyber attacks. If you are an organization, it is crucial to take appropriate security measures to prevent such incidents.
