In a recent development, threat actor “888” has purportedly leaked data associated with the renowned brewing company, Heineken. The company, with a substantial revenue of €36.4 billion, allegedly fell victim to a breach in June 2024.
According to the threat actor’s claims, the leaked database comprises 8,174 employee records sourced from multiple countries. The data purportedly includes employee IDs, user IDs, full names, email addresses, company details, and respective roles within the organization.
The threat actor, identified as “888,” asserts that the breach occurred through a third-party channel, although further details regarding the specific nature of the breach remain undisclosed.
The alleged breach poses significant concerns for Heineken and its workforce, raising questions about the security measures employed to safeguard sensitive employee information. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by organizations in protecting their data from malicious actors in an increasingly digital landscape.