Game Changer: Intersport International Corporation's Battle with Ransomware
Incident Date:
April 3, 2024
Overview
Title
Game Changer: Intersport International Corporation's Battle with Ransomware
Victim
Intersport International Corporation
Attacker
Hunters International
Location
First Reported
April 3, 2024
Intersport International Corporation Suffers Ransomware Attack
Company Overview
A global retailer with operations in various countries, Intersport International Corporation, has been targeted by the ransomware group Hunters. The company hereby is a leading retailer in the sporting goods industry, with a presence in numerous countries worldwide.
Company size and Vulnerabilities
Intersport is a large sporting goods retailer with a turnover of over EUR 13.7 billion in 2023 and more than 5381 specialist sports stores in 42 countries. The company's size and market position make it an attractive target for cybercriminals seeking to exploit vulnerabilities and demand ransom payment.
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Previous Attacks
Intersport has been targeted by ransomware groups in the past. In 2020, Intersport GmbH was listed as a victim of the Conti ransomware group. This indicates that the company has been a target for cybercriminals in the past, underscoring the importance of maintaining strong cybersecurity measures.
Sources
- Intersport countries – Intersport
- DarkTracer List of victim organizations attacked by ransomware gangs released on the DarkWeb.pdf - [Link not found]
- The State of Ransomware in 2022 - BlackFog
- LinkedIn - Intersport International Corporation - LinkedIn
- PitchBook - Intersport International - PitchBook
- Intersport Official Website - Intersport
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