World Leaks ransomware hits Hungarian media firm Mediaworks
World Leaks (rebrand of Hunters International) claimed a ransomware attack on Mediaworks, publishing nearly 8.5TB of stolen data including payroll records, contracts, financial statements, and internal communications. The pro-Orbán media company confirmed the incident and warned that a significant amount of data had been obtained by unauthorized parties.
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A ransomware group known as World Leaks has published nearly 8.5 terabytes of data stolen from Mediaworks, a major pro-Orbán media company in Hungary. The exposed material includes payroll records, financial statements, contracts, and internal communications. Mediaworks has confirmed the breach, stating that unauthorized parties obtained a significant volume of its internal information.
World Leaks, which rebranded from the Hunters International ransomware operation, posted the data on its leak site following the attack. Public reporting indicates the group first gained access to Mediaworks systems and exfiltrated the files before encrypting them. The company notified affected parties and acknowledged the scale of the compromise, though the precise number of individuals whose records appear in the dump remains unclear. Available reporting describes the stolen archive as containing sensitive employee financial details, vendor contracts, and executive-level correspondence that would typically be shielded from public view.
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