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Hackers are selling millions of Acer customers’ data as a result of a data breach
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Acer, a Taiwanese tech company, has announced that its servers in India were hacked, with hackers gaining access to 60GB of users’ data. This is the company’s second data security breach this year.
According to Hindustan Times, Desorden, the gang that claimed responsibility for the hack, accessed data containing individual customer information, corporate customer data, sensitive account information, and financial data.
The hacker group released a video including files and databases holding the information of 10,000 Indian clients. The organization also claimed to have access to over 3,000 sets of Acer retailer and distributor login passwords across India.
Privacy Affairs confirmed that much of the stolen material was accurate after contacting with numerous affected parties. As a result, Acer and its customers are in an extremely vulnerable position.
According to the article, Acer said that it had discovered an isolated attack on its local after-sales service system in India and had enacted security processes, which were followed by a complete scan of its systems. The corporation also stated that it is alerting all clients in the country who may be affected.
According to Acer, the incident was reported to local law enforcement and the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In).
“We have recently detected an isolated attack on our local after-sales service system in India.” Acer told BleepingComputer. “Upon detection, we immediately initiated our security protocols and conducted a full scan of our systems. We are notifying all potentially affected customers in India.”
We believe Acer declined to pay up the last time a breach like this happened, which is likely why the attackers decided to sell the data rather than try to get Acer to pay up.
In any case, while it appears that Acer is moving in the right direction following the incident, it’s unclear that the business will be able to recover the stolen data.
This is Acer’s second cyberattack in the last seven months. In March, REvil launched a ransomware attack on the company’s infrastructure. Acer was demanded to pay a $50 million ransom for a decryptor in order to recover…
Acer Chromebook Spin 514 review: Mean green machine
Sometimes (slightly) bigger is better. Computing on small screens can leave you feeling cramped and unproductive. That’s why the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 packs a 14-inch screen in a convertible form factor, giving you a wide range of ways to use it. This mid-range Chromebook targets those seeking to get more from their machines, such as business users, college students, and teachers. And it comes in a number of configurations to suit your budget. Does it deserve a home in your backpack or briefcase? Find out in the Android Authority Acer Chromebook Spin 514 review.
About this Acer Chromebook Spin 514 review: I used the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (Ryzen 5, 8GB/128GB) for seven days running Chrome OS 89. The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 review unit was provided to Android Authority by Acer for this article.
What you need to know about the Acer Chromebook Spin 514
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- Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (Ryzen 3, 4GB/64GB): $479/£479/€479
- Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (Ryzen 3, 8GB/64GB): $529
- Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (Ryzen 5, 8GB/128GB): $599/£599/€599
The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 comes in three different variants. The main differences between them are the processor, RAM, storage, and ports. We tested the high-end model (priced at $599), which has the fastest processor along with the highest configuration of RAM/storage and the most ports. Beyond these differences, the Spin 514 is the same across the versions.
See also: The best Chromebooks you can buy
That means you get a 14-inch Full HD display, an aluminum chassis with military-grade durability, a spacious keyboard, nearly all-day battery life, and the 360-degree spinning form factor. While the entry-level model is available only in Pure Silver, the middle and high-end models are available in Pure Silver and Mist Green. We tested the green colorway.
How is the hardware?
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In a word, solid. Acer built a hefty Chromebook in the Spin 514. This device is semi-rugged and can take a beating, which means the chassis is substantial. The lid is covered in aluminum, the lower chassis is made from a toughened plastic material, and the display is covered by Gorilla Glass 3. The Chromebook is…
Acer reportedly facing $50 million ransomware demand following hack
What just happened? Acer is reportedly the latest tech giant to become the victim of a ransomware attack. The Taiwanese company was hit by the REvil ransomware gang, which is demanding it hand over $50 million worth of Monero cryptocurrency in exchange for the decryption key. The payment will also ensure sensitive company data isn’t leaked online.
The Record writes that the attack has only affected Acer’s back-office and not the hardware maker’s production systems. The firm hasn’t confirmed any ransomware incident, and the attack never stopped the announcement of its Q4 2020 financial results last Wednesday.
The Record found Acer’s name on a dark web portal where the REvil gang usually leaks stolen data from companies that don’t pay ransoms. While no files have been posted, there were screenshots of internal documents.
Another dark web portal operated by REvil showed the $50 million ransom note, believed to be the largest demand ever made by ransomware gang—the previous record was a $30 million ransomware attack on Pan-Asian retail giant Dairy Farm, also the work of REvil.
The page included a copy of an online conversation between a group member and an Acer representative that started on March 14. The attackers call the rep an “incompetent negotiator,” demanding their boss get in touch.
Bleeping Computer notes that the group offered to discount the ransom by 20 percent if it was paid before last Wednesday. If the Monero isn’t handed over by March 28, the amount will double to $100 million. Acer was warned “to not repeat the fate of the SolarWind.”
It’s believed that the attack may have been carried out using a Microsoft Exchange exploitation. “Advanced Intel’s Andariel cyberintelligence system detected that one particular REvil affiliate pursued Microsoft Exchange weaponization,” malware expert Vitali Kremez told BleepingComputer.
We recently heard that four zero-day exploits in Microsoft Exchange are being targeted by at least ten advanced persistent threat (APT) hacker groups in an attempt to compromise servers around the world.
Acer is cagey about the incident, referring to it only as “abnormal situations.” In a statement…