US Bank Examines Alleged Data Breach After LockBit Ransomware Extortion Claim
Brief
US Bank is investigating claims by the LockBit ransomware operation that it breached the financial institution and stole undisclosed data, as the cybercriminal group threatens to publish the alleged material unless an extortion demand is paid by September 3.
The bank said it is aware of the claims but has not confirmed that a compromise occurred. Lee Henderson, US Bank’s vice president of public affairs, said the organization is reviewing the situation and monitoring for potential exposure.
“At this time, there is no indication that our internal systems are impacted and no evidence of unauthorized access to our network,” Henderson said.
US Bank Examines Alleged Data Breach
The bank did not disclose whether it had engaged with LockBit, received a ransom demand, or identified the type and volume of data allegedly taken.