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France’s Thales says hackers claim to have stolen data

Published by Uma Rajagopal

Posted on November 2, 2022

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· Last updated: February 3, 2026

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The image displays the Thales logo at the company's headquarters, highlighting the recent claims by the LockBit 3.0 hacker group regarding data theft. This situation raises concerns in the banking and finance sectors about cybersecurity risks and data protection.
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PARIS (Reuters) -French defence and technology group Thales said on Tuesday the hacker group LockBit 3.0 claimed to have stolen some of its data and was threatening to publish it. Thales said the extortion and ransomware group had announced plans on the dark web to release the data on Nov. 7. It added that so […]

PARIS (Reuters) -French defence and technology group Thales said on Tuesday the hacker group LockBit 3.0 claimed to have stolen some of its data and was threatening to publish it.

Thales said the extortion and ransomware group had announced plans on the dark web to release the data on Nov. 7. It added that so far it had not received any direct ransom notification.

Thales has opened an internal investigation and has informed the ANSSI national cyber security agency, but so far has not filed a complaint with the police, a company official said.

The hackers have not provided proof they have obtained any Thales data, the official added.

(Reporting by GV De Clercq, Editing by Louise Heavens and Mark Potter)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ransomware?
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts a victim's files, making them inaccessible until a ransom is paid to the attacker.
What is data security?
Data security refers to the protective measures and technologies used to safeguard sensitive data from unauthorized access, corruption, or theft.
What is a hacker group?
A hacker group is a collective of individuals who use their technical skills to exploit computer systems and networks, often for malicious purposes.
What is data theft?
Data theft is the unauthorized copying, transfer, or access of confidential data, typically with the intent to use it for malicious purposes.

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