Apollo Global Management confirmed that attackers used social engineering to gain unauthorized access to some of its cloud platforms between July 6 and July 10, exposing personal data including names, dates of birth, contact information, home addresses, and Social Security numbers. Google has attributed the broader campaign to BlackFile, a threat group linked to The Com and its extortion brands Redact, Pink, Helix, and Falcon. #ApolloGlobalManagement #BlackFile #TheCom #Redact #Pink #Helix #Falcon
Keypoints
- Apollo Global Management confirmed a cloud intrusion tied to social engineering attacks.
- The unauthorized access occurred between July 6 and July 10.
- Compromised data included names, dates of birth, contact details, home addresses, and Social Security numbers.
- Google attributed the campaign to BlackFile, linked to The Com and its brands Redact, Pink, Helix, and Falcon.
- The group reportedly uses voice-phishing, extortion demands, and escalation tactics such as swatting.
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