In 2021, attackers exfiltrated around 1 terabyte of data, largely third-party contractor information, tied to Saudi Aramco and demanded 50 million dollars in cryptocurrency.
Key facts
- Disclosed in 2021, involving roughly 1 terabyte of data.
- Data was largely linked to third-party contractors.
- Attackers demanded a 50 million dollar cryptocurrency ransom.
- Shifted the threat from destruction to data-theft extortion.
The lesson
The 2021 incident shows even the most defended firms are exposed through their contractors. Supply-chain monitoring is essential for large enterprises.
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