Clop ransomware gang claims data theft from Shell, GE and 40 firms

THE Russian-speaking extortion group Clop has claimed responsibility for data theft from over 40 companies, including major firms like Shell and General Electric. Clop is known for exploiting unpatched software vulnerabilities for ransom, although the specific methods used in this recent attack are unclear.

GE has since been removed from Clop's dark web leak site, indicating engagement, while other listed companies, including Philips, Fiserv, and ToastTab, reported that no customer data was compromised during the attack.