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Oracle EBS Extortion Emails Linked to Clop Gang

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A widespread extortion campaign is targeting executives at companies that use Oracle E-Business Suite. Attackers are sending high-volume emails from compromised accounts, claiming to have stolen sensitive data from the organizations' systems. While the data theft claims have not yet been verified, security researchers have linked the campaign's tactics and contact information to the notorious Clop extortion group. The group is known for exploiting vulnerabilities to steal data and then demanding ransom payments. Organizations receiving these threatening emails are advised to investigate their Oracle environments for any signs of unauthorized access.

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