Asus Supplier Hack: 1TB Data Stolen, Camera Code Exposed

A ransomware group, Everest, has claimed responsibility for hacking an Asus supplier and exfiltrating over 1TB of data. The stolen information reportedly includes the source code for Asus phone cameras, along with internal tools and experimental applications. The group has publicly advertised the sale of this data on the dark web, setting a minimum price of $700,000.

Asus has confirmed the data breach affecting a supplier and acknowledged that some camera source code was compromised. However, the Taiwanese tech giant emphasized that this incident has not affected their products, internal systems, or user privacy. The company also stated it is reinforcing its supply chain security measures in line with cybersecurity standards.

The Everest group, active since 2020, is known for extorting victims by threatening to leak stolen data. They have previously targeted companies like Under Armour. The method of the breach into the Asus supplier's systems remains unclear, though Everest has a history of exploiting remote desktop systems, corporate VPNs, or using stolen credentials.