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Hyatt Chelsea Hit by Ransomware: 48.5 GB Stolen
20 Jan
Summary
- NightSpire claims theft of 48.5 GB of sensitive data.
- Stolen files may contain employee credentials for internal access.
- Hyatt has not yet confirmed the alleged data breach.
A ransomware attack has allegedly compromised the Hyatt Place Chelsea in New York, with the threat actor NightSpire claiming to have stolen 48.5 GB of sensitive data. Researchers who analyzed a sample of the files indicated the data could include employee names, contact information, and possibly credentials for internal systems.
These stolen credentials could facilitate sophisticated phishing campaigns or grant attackers access to Hyatt's internal network. The hospitality industry is frequently targeted by ransomware groups. Hyatt Hotels Corporation, a global entity with over 1,350 properties, has not yet officially confirmed the alleged breach.
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