Manila, Philippines – Shell, one of the world’s largest energy companies, may have fallen victim to a data breach, according to a post on a hacking forum. The breach reportedly compromised a database containing 80,000 records, impacting individuals across multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, France, India, Singapore, the Philippines, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and Canada.
The alleged breach, which supposedly occurred in May 2024, involves the leak of sensitive personal information. The compromised data reportedly includes physical addresses, full names, email addresses, phone numbers, and logs of interactions potentially putting thousands of individuals at risk of identity theft and other forms of cybercrime.
As of now, Shell has not confirmed or denied the breach. As of now, the leak is being checked to what extent of the potential data leak. In the interim, affected individuals are advised to be vigilant about unusual activities in their accounts and to take precautions such as changing passwords and monitoring credit reports.
The implications of this incident could be far-reaching, affecting not only individuals whose data may have been compromised but also Shell’s reputation and trustworthiness as a global energy provider. Companies and consumers alike are reminded of the critical importance of cybersecurity in today’s digital age.
As this story develops, updates will be provided as more information becomes available and as Shell releases any official statements regarding the incident.
Source: https://kukublanph.data.blog/2024/05/29/data-breach-at-shell-80k-records-allegedly-compromised/