US Bank Investigating Data Breach Following LockBit Ransomware Claim
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US Bank is investigating LockBit’s claims of a breach and data theft , with the ransomware group threatening to publish the alleged stolen files on September 3 unless an undisclosed ransom is paid.
Lee Henderson, US Bank vice president of public affairs, confirmed that the company is aware of the claims. In a statement, Henderson said the bank is examining whether a cybersecurity incident occurred.
Lee Henderson said in an emailed statement to The Register : “At this time, there is no indication that our internal systems are impacted or evidence of unauthorized access to our network. US Bank takes the security and privacy of our clients’ and employees’ information very seriously.”
The bank has not disclosed whether it has contacted LockBit, whether any data was taken, or how much money the ransomware group allegedly demanded.