Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Extortion Emails Target Executives, Citing Oracle Data
Hackers are sending emails to executives at different companies, claiming they have stolen data from their Oracle business applications.
The hackers want money to prevent data release.
Google has warned, but can't fully confirm the claims.
Cybersecurity researchers say ransom demands can be very high.
The connection to Cl0p is uncertain, and the group has not commented.
Experts advise ignoring the emails and reporting to authorities.
Hackers are sending extortion emails to executives.
Hackers claim to have stolen data from Oracle E-Business Suite.
Google has issued a warning regarding the email campaign.
The group claims affiliation with the Cl0p ransomware gang.
Ransom demands range from millions to tens of millions of dollars.
- Who
- Hackers claiming affiliation with Cl0p
- What
- Sending extortion emails
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To extort money
Victims
Perpetrators
Data Security
Victims
Victims face financial loss and data exposure risks.
Perpetrators
Perpetrators seek financial gain through data theft.
- Target
- Executives at Various Companies
- Threat
- Extortion
- Alleged Perpetrator
- Group Claiming Cl0p Affiliation
- Claims
- Data Stolen From Oracle E-Business Suite
- Ransom Demands
- Millions to Tens of Millions of Dollars (up to $50 million)
- Source
- Google and Halcyon's Ransomware Research Center
Sources
Google Warns Of Hackers Claiming To Steal Data From Oracle Apps
Google flags extortion campaign against executives over alleged Oracle data breach
Cybercrime gang claims Oracle apps breach, extorts top executives
Data breach alert! Google warns hackers exploited Oracle apps to steal data and send extortion emails
Hackers Sending Extortion Emails To Corporate Executives. Google Issues Big Warning
Google flags surge in hacker extortion emails targeting corporate executives