AMD is investigating a possible cyberattack to steal confidential data, including employee information, financial records and trade secrets.
AMD data leak
Attacker's statement
The attacker announced the sale of allegedly stolen data to AMD on a hacker forum. He claims the information stolen includes future product information, technical specifications, employee and customer databases, trade secrets, software source codes and financial records.
AMD's response
AMD has confirmed that it is investigating the incident. According to representatives of the corporation, they are closely working with law enforcement agencies and independent IT experts to determine the reliability and scale of the alleged data leak.
Contents of the leak
According to the attacker, the stolen information includes AMD personnel databases with employee personal information such as names, titles, contact details and employment status. In addition, the availability of financial documentation, intellectual property files, program source codes and microcode is confirmed.
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- AMD - Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., a large technology company specializing in the production of microprocessors, graphics accelerators and other electronic components.
- Hacker forum - an Internet resource designed for communication and exchange of information between hackers and cyber-attackers.
- Data breach - Unauthorized transfer or disclosure of confidential information.
- Source code - The text of a computer program written in a programming language that can be read and modified by humans.
- Microcode - Low-level software that controls the operation of the microprocessor at the hardware level.
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AMD began an investigation after confidential data allegedly stolen from the company was put up for sale on a hacker forum. The alleged attacker claims that the lot contains information about employees, financial documents and other sensitive information.
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Иваненко
This is serious! A data breach could compromise AMD employee privacy and trade secrets. 🚨
Мюллер
Cybersecurity is a top priority in the modern world. Hackers are becoming more sophisticated, and companies need to continually improve the security of their data. 🔐
Петраков
I just hope AMD can quickly contain the leak and minimize the damage. This could negatively impact their reputation and financial performance. 😕
Гарсия
No matter how strong the security systems are, there is always a risk of hacking. The main thing is to respond quickly and fix vulnerabilities. 💻
Борисенко
Has anyone heard of possible new AMD products that could be affected by the leak? I'm a big fan of their processors! 😎
Грумпи
So, why all these newfangled technologies? In my time, everything was more reliable and safer. These hackers are just slackers who can't find a real job. 😒
Дюпон
Let's not rush to conclusions. AMD is a large company with a good reputation. I am sure they will be able to deal with this situation competently and professionally. 💪
Ковалевски
I wonder what the market reaction to this event will be? Perhaps investors will begin to fear for the safety of their investments in AMD. 📈