Key Takeaways
The Everest ransomware group has publicly claimed responsibility for a significant data breach involving the American sportswear giant, Under Armour. In a post on its dark web leak site, the threat actor alleged it exfiltrated 343 GB of sensitive data. The incident is currently based on the group's assertions, and Under Armour has not yet issued a public confirmation.
This alleged Under Armour data breach is extensive, according to the Everest ransomware group. The gang released sample data to support its claims, which reportedly includes millions of client and employee records containing:
The combination of business intelligence and personal customer data, if verified, would constitute a severe data security incident. The threat actors have set a 7-day countdown for Under Armour to contact them via a secure messenger.
The Everest group has a documented history of targeting major corporations and leaking their data when ransom demands are not met. While the claims against Under Armour are pending official verification, customers are advised to remain vigilant. It is recommended to:
Past victims allegedly include AT&T, the Dublin Airport, and a Coca-Cola bottling partner. Most recently, Everest claimed a Mailchimp breach in August.
Under Armour in June 2024 agreed to a $434 million settlement in a 2017 class action lawsuit alleging the company lied to shareholders about its revenue growth in order to meet Wall Street forecasts.
In December 2018, a massive data breach hit 16 websites, resulting in the theft of over 617 million accounts from companies including Under Armour, MyHeritage, Whitepages, and Armor Games.