Google Warns Executives of Extortion Emails Linked to Oracle Data Breach

Google has reported that a ransomware gang, allegedly linked to cl0p, is sending extortion emails to executives, claiming to have stolen data from Oracle's business applications. Despite the high volume of emails, Google remains cautious about their authenticity and refrains from providing more details.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 02-10-2025 08:49 IST | Created: 02-10-2025 08:49 IST
Google Warns Executives of Extortion Emails Linked to Oracle Data Breach
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Alphabet's Google has alerted executives about a series of extortion emails claiming to involve stolen data from Oracle's business applications.

The emails, allegedly from a group affiliated with the ransomware gang cl0p, allege theft of sensitive data from Oracle E-Business Suite. Google has expressed caution, stating that it lacks sufficient evidence to confirm the claims' validity. Messages seeking cl0p and Oracle's responses were not immediately answered.

While Google acknowledges the emails as high-volume, it has not divulged further specifics at this time.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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