Security News > 2021 > September > LockBit gang leaks Bangkok Airways data, hits Accenture customers
The announcement came after the LockBit ransomware gang had posted a message on their leak site claiming the breach and threatening to publish stolen data unless the ransom was paid.
LockBit is the same hacker group that breached Accenture global IT consultancy giant and demanded a $50 million payment to stop the leak of allegedly 6TB of stolen data.
Following the attack, the threat actor said that they had collected sufficient data to breach some Accenture clients.
While the attack did not impact Bangkok Airways' operational or aeronautical security systems, the airline said that the hackers may have accessed personal data belonging to passengers.
Bangkok Airways warns its customers that the attackers may try to impersonate a company representative in unsolicited calls or emails to collect more personal data or credit card information.
Before hitting Bangkok Airways, the LockBit ransomware gang encrypted the systems of another airline company, Ethiopian, and announced on August 23 the publishing of stolen data.