AMD is scrutinizing reports of a possible data breach supposedly conducted by a hacker named “IntelBroker.” This individual claims to have obtained sensitive information such as future product plans, employee data, and customer details. According to BleepingComputer. the company is coordinating with law enforcement and a third-party host to examine the legitimacy and reach of the claimed breach.
Details of the Alleged Breach
According to IntelBroker, the data was sourced from AMD's website earlier in the month. The hacker is allegedly looking to sell this information on various online platforms. AMD has acknowledged the situation in a statement, confirming their awareness of the hacker's assertions. “We are aware of a cybercriminal organization claiming to be in possession of stolen AMD data,” the company said while saying its investigation is ongoing.
IntelBroker has previously targeted multiple entities like Europol, The Home Depot, and the health insurance marketplace DC Health Link. This isn't an isolated incident for AMD either; the company faced similar claims in 2022 when the hacking group RansomHouse asserted they had extracted 450GB of data. AMD's current investigation seeks to uncover the depth of this recent breach and its possible consequences.
Company's Response and Ongoing Investigation
The company is working in close collaboration with law enforcement to dive deeper into the breach's specifics and evaluate the severity of the stolen information. The ongoing probe will determine AMD's next actions in mitigating this potential cyber threat. In the meantime, DarkWebInformer on X/Twitter says the dataset is up for sale.
🚨MAJOR BREACH🚨IntelBroker is allegedly selling the AMD data breach dated June 2024.
Compromised data: Future AMD products, Spec sheets, employee databases, customer databases, property files, ROMs, source code, firmware and finances.
Employee Database Breached data: User ID… pic.twitter.com/Q2P98zNBQw
— Dark Web Informer (@DarkWebInformer) June 17, 2024
The tech sector is paying close attention to how AMD addresses this suspected security breach. The investigation's results could significantly affect the company's data protection strategies and its future handling of cyber threats. Outcomes from the probe will likely shape how AMD strengthens its defenses against similar occurrences going forward.
