The Everest ransomware group has recently made claims regarding a significant breach involving ASUS, one of the largest global hardware and electronics manufacturers. In a post on their dark web leak site, the group asserts they possess over 1TB of stolen data from ASUS, which reportedly includes camera source code.
The term “camera source code” likely pertains to proprietary firmware or software integral to ASUS devices equipped with cameras, such as laptops and smartphones. This could encompass low-level code governing camera modules, internal drivers, or comprehensive applications related to image processing or device functionality.
Everest has demanded that ASUS initiate contact via Qtox, an encrypted messaging platform, and has imposed a 21-hour deadline for the company to respond. As of now, the group has not disclosed the ransom amount, nor has there been clarity on the specific nature or sensitivity of the claimed data.
This claim adds to a series of recent assertions by Everest, which has taken credit for attacking several high-profile organizations in the past two weeks, including Under Armour, Brazil’s Petrobras, and Spain’s Iberia airline. These attacks have involved breaches of user data, internal documents, and comprehensive network access.
ASUS has not yet issued a statement confirming or denying the breach. Hackread.com has reached out to the company for additional comment and will provide updates as they become available.
Historically, ASUS has been a target for cyber adversaries; in 2019, the company confirmed an attack on its Live Update utility in an incident known as ShadowHammer, which was suspected to be state-sponsored.
If Everest’s claims are substantiated, this would represent the second major breach of ASUS’s infrastructure in recent years. Until official confirmation is provided, the full extent of the incident remains uncertain.
As developments unfold, Hackread.com will continue to monitor the situation closely for updates.
