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Security · 3h ago

Accenture confirms data breach after hacker offers 35GB for sale

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

Accenture acknowledged an 'isolated matter' after a cybercriminal claimed to be selling 35GB of stolen data, including source code and cloud credentials. The consulting giant said it has 'remediated the source' of the breach. The alleged data haul was advertised on a hacking forum.

Meridian48 take
Accenture's vague 'isolated matter' framing downplays the risk of source code and credential exposure, which could have broader implications for its enterprise clients.
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