Apache OpenOffice Says It Wasn't Hit by Cyberattack - Despite Ransomware Hacker Claims

Apache OpenOffice says it wasn't hit by cyberattack - despite ransomware hacker claims

Akira says it's about to leak gigabytes of sensitive data, but OpenOffice says it doesn't even have that type of data.

Apache OpenOffice disputes data breach claims by ransomware gang

The Apache Software Foundation disputes claims that its OpenOffice project suffered an Akira ransomware attack, after the threat actors claimed to have stolen 23 GB of corporate documents.

OpenOffice’s Ransomware Riddle: Akira’s Claims Meet Firm Denial

In the shadowy world of cybersecurity, where hackers boast of conquests and organizations scramble to defend their digital fortresses, a recent claim by the Akira ransomware group has thrust Apache OpenOffice into the spotlight. The group alleged it breached the open-source office suite’s systems, stealing 23 gigabytes of sensitive corporate data. Yet, the Apache Software Foundation, stewards of OpenOffice, swiftly denied any such intrusion, lab…

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