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ESA Server Hack: 200GB Data Stolen!
3 Jan
Summary
- European Space Agency servers were compromised.
- Hackers claim to have stolen 200 gigabytes of data.
- The stolen data includes confidential documents and source code.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has confirmed a significant security breach affecting its science servers. An unidentified hacker group has claimed responsibility, asserting they have exfiltrated approximately 200 gigabytes of sensitive data. This alleged stolen information reportedly includes proprietary source code, access tokens, and confidential documents, with an offer to sell the data circulating on a cybercrime forum.
ESA's internal analysis suggests the breach was limited to a few external servers used for unclassified collaborative engineering. However, cybersecurity experts note that some compromised data may be linked to ESA's upcoming Ariel space telescope, scheduled for launch in 2029. This incident raises concerns about the security of ongoing and future space exploration projects.
The agency has initiated a thorough forensic analysis and implemented enhanced security measures to protect potentially affected devices. This breach is not the first for ESA, which experienced similar incidents in 2015 and a phishing attack on its online shop in December 2024. The recurring nature of these attacks suggests a need for improved data security protocols.
