Accenture has refuted claims of a significant data breach after a leaker known as 888 posted alleged employee information on BreachForums. Contrary to the leaker’s assertion of data from 32,826 current and former employees, Accenture’s investigation revealed only three names and email addresses were compromised. The consulting firm emphasized that no additional sensitive information related to Accenture was found in the dataset.
Accenture stated to Cyber Daily that it is aware of the claims made by the threat actor and has thoroughly analyzed the published data. Despite the initial alarm raised by the breach claim, Accenture assured that its systems show no signs of compromise following further internal investigations. The company continues to probe the incident to ensure the security and integrity of its data.
The incident follows a pattern where 888, a well-known figure on BreachForums, has previously claimed responsibility for various high-profile cyber attacks. This includes recent breaches such as exposing data from 8,174 Heineken employees and alleging involvement in a cyber attack on Shell, showcasing the leaker’s extensive track record in the cyber security community.
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