Scania confirms insurance claim data breach in extortion attempt
The automotive behemoth Scania acknowledged that it experienced a cybersecurity incident in which threat actors gained access to its Financial Services systems and stole documents related to insurance claims using credentials that were compromised.
Scania informed BleepingComputer that the attackers threatened to post the material online unless their demands were fulfilled in an email sent to many Scania employees.
As a part of the Volkswagen Group, Scania is a significant Swedish producer of buses, heavy trucks, and industrial and marine engines.
Known for its long-lasting, fuel-efficient engines, the company employs more than 59,000 people, generates $20.5 billion in revenue annually, and sells more than 100,000 automobiles annually read more about Scania confirms insurance cla...