AMD confirms claims of data breach by IntelBroker
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AMD is investigating a potential data breach following claims from a cybercriminal IntelBroker, that they have stolen a variety of sensitive data from the chipmaker.
IntelBroker offered the AMD’s databases for sale on a hacking forum and shared screenshots to substantiate their claims. These screenshots displayed corporate email addresses and internal phone numbers of AMD employees, although the information appears to pertain to inactive employees.
The compromised data supposedly includes:
- Future AMD product plans and specification sheets
- Employee databases
- Customer databases
- Financial information
- Source code and firmware
AMD has acknowledged the situation and stated they are working closely with law enforcement and a third-party hosting partner to investigate the breach's validity and impact. The company has not yet confirmed the breach publicly, but the investigation is ongoing.
Update - As of 26th of June 2024, the breach of AMD data appears to have been confirmed by the company. It has stated that an unnamed third-party vendor involved in product assembly was breached. No other details were provided.
AMD has not yet confirmed whether the breach occurred or the scope of the potentially compromised data.
Update - AMD has acknowledged the claims made by IntelBroker and is actively investigating the situation. In a public statement, the company mentioned that they are working in close collaboration with law enforcement and a third-party hosting partner to understand the extent and significance of the data breach.
