One of the screenshots shared by the hackers shows a split archive for a. The attackers posted a few screenshots of the data they stole, stating that they were able to steal 40GB of Python code that LG developed for large companies in the US. Its operators can also send the data back to the hackers who can then release the data to the public, or sell it if the ransom is not paid.Īs per the report by Bleeping Computer, LG Electronics seems to have been attacked by Maze ransomware. The goal of this ransomware, according to McAfee's blog, is to encrypt files on a system blocking access to them and releasing this block when the ransom has been paid or the demands have been met. Maze ransomware was first discovered in 2019. The attackers have shared some screenshots of stolen data from a Python code repository.
As of now, it is unclear how the Maze ransomware operators hacked into LG's network and what their demands are. The hackers claim they have stolen proprietary information for projects that involve big US companies and one of them seems to be AT&T. The report states that Maze ransomware operators claim to have breached and locked LG Electronics' network. LG Electronics has been reportedly hit by a Maze ransomware attack.
