Everest claims data theft from South Korean network security firm
The Everest ransomware group claimed to have stolen 263 GB of data from a South Korean network security company. The claim became public on 17 October 2026, prompting concerns about the exposure of material relating to 75 institutions and companies.
Key facts
- Affected organisation
- Being confirmed
- Incident type
- Ransomware
- Occurred / detected
- Not confirmed
- Scale of damage
- Claimed theft of 263 GB of data; concerns over exposure of material relating to 75 institutions and companies
- Cause / method
- Not confirmed
- Location
- South Korea
Timeline
- The Everest ransomware group's claim that it had stolen 263 GB of data from a South Korean network security company became public.
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