Coca-Cola, Bottling Partner Named in Separate Ransomware and Data Breach Claims

Coca-Cola, Bottling Partner Named in Separate Ransomware and Data Breach Claims

Coca-Cola and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners are facing cyberattacks from the Everest ransomware gang and the Gehenna hacking group, revealing significant breaches involving employee data and customer information. These incidents highlight the vulnerabilities in large multinational corporationsโ€™ cybersecurity defenses, especially in SaaS environments. #EverestRansomware #Gehenna #CocaColaBreaches #CocaColaEuropacificPartners

Keypoints

  • The Everest ransomware gang claimed to breach Coca-Colaโ€™s systems, exposing employee PII and HR documents.
  • The breach appears targeted at Coca-Colaโ€™s Middle East operations, particularly in Dubai.
  • Separately, Gehenna announced a major data breach at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, leaking over 23 million CRM records.
  • Gehenna shared samples of sensitive data and is actively soliciting offers, indicating ongoing malicious activity.
  • Experts warn that increased SaaS usage can expand vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for better security monitoring and log management.

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