Latest News | Cybersecurity Alert: Hunt3r Kill3rs Allegedly Breach Schneider Electric's German Operations
German Authorities Scramble After Hunt3r Kill3rs Breach Schneider Electric Systems
The cybercriminal group Hunt3r Kill3rs Allegedly has infiltrated Schneider Electric’s systems in Germany, raising significant concerns about the security of critical infrastructure.
Announcement and Source:
Hunt3r Kill3rs claimed responsibility for the breach via a post on Twitter from MonThreat.
Targeted Entity:
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation with a substantial presence in Germany, was the target.
Nature of the Breach:
The exact details of the compromised data have not been disclosed, but the breach is potentially severe due to Schneider Electric's role in critical infrastructure.
Company Response:
Schneider Electric has not yet released an official statement but is conducting an internal investigation.
Cybersecurity experts stress the sophistication of groups like Hunt3r Kill3rs and the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures.
Dr. Laura Stein emphasised the catastrophic potential fallout from such breaches on the economy and public safety.
Government Response:
German authorities are reviewing cybersecurity protocols for critical infrastructure companies.
The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) is working with Schneider Electric to assess and mitigate the breach.
The infiltration of Schneider Electric’s systems by the Hunt3r Kill3rs group highlights the escalating threat posed by sophisticated cybercriminals to critical infrastructure, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and continuous vigilance.
Source and further reading.
Hunt3r Kill3rs Group claims they Infiltrated Schneider Electric Systems in Germany. (2024, June 17). gbhackers.com. Retrieved June 17, 2024, from
https://gbhackers.com/hunt3r-kill3rs-group-claims/amp/
dailydarkweb.net. (2024, April 24).
Hunt3r Kill3rs Group Allegedly Infiltrates Israeli Government and Military Systems, Threatens Further Attacks. Retrieved June 17, 2024, from
https://dailydarkweb.net/hunt3r-kill3rs-group-allegedly-infiltrate-israeli-government-and-military-systems-threaten-further-attacks/