German Solar Company Hanwha Qcells Suffers Cyberattack, Customer Data Compromised and Sold on Darknet

Date Reported: 2024-07-14
Country: DEU | Germany
Victim: Hanwha Qcells | Hanwha Qcells | q-cells.de
Additional Information :

  • Hanwha Qcells, a German solar energy company, suffered a cyberattack on July 14, 2024.
  • The attack resulted in a leak of personal data belonging to customers and business partners.
  • Stolen data includes names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, passwords, and account information.
  • The cybercriminal group “Abyss” is reportedly selling the stolen data on the darknet.
  • Customers have been advised to change their passwords and remain vigilant against potential phishing and credential stuffing attacks.

Article: https://www.heise.de/news/Nach-Cyberangriff-Solaranbieter-Qcells-informiert-Kunden-ueber-Datenleck-9852641.html