Harley-Davidson Faces Data Breach, Customer Information Leaked
Harley Davidson, the iconic American motorcycle manufacturer, has become the latest victim of a cyberattack. A hacking group known as “888” is reportedly responsible for the breach, which exposed sensitive customer information. The stolen data, which is now being sold on the dark web, includes email addresses, phone numbers, physical addresses, and full names, putting affected customers at risk of phishing and identity theft.
According to sources from Telegram, the group accessed Harley-Davidson’s servers in December 2024, obtaining personal details of over 66,700 individuals. In response, the company has engaged a forensic team to investigate the breach. Harley-Davidson has promised to release further details about the 888 group once the investigation is complete.
US Government Bans Transfer of Citizens’ Data to Foreign Countries
In a significant move to safeguard national security, the U.S. government has enacted Executive Order 14117, which prohibits the transfer of American citizens’ personal data to foreign servers. The new law aims to mitigate rising cyber threats and blocks the export of data to countries like China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, Cuba, and regions such as Hong Kong and Macao.
The executive order was initially set to take effect in February of the previous year, but its implementation was delayed. With the law now in effect, U.S. citizens’ data is better protected from foreign cyber threats.
NoName Hackers Target French Websites After Attacks in Italy
The cybercriminal group NoName57 (also known as NoName57(16)) has escalated its activities, shifting its focus from Italy to France. Following successful attacks on Italian government websites, including airport-related platforms, NoName hackers have now launched DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks on several French municipal sites.
The group, which aligns with pro-Russian sentiments, stated on their social media channels that these cyberattacks were in retaliation for France’s support of Ukraine. NoName continues to target the digital infrastructure of countries they consider adversaries to Russia.
Sri Lanka’s Police Website and Social Media Accounts Hacked
In an unprecedented cyberattack, Sri Lanka’s police department became the target of hackers, who compromised the department’s website and social media accounts. The attack, which marked the first of its kind in Sri Lanka, caused disruptions, though the situation has largely been brought under control. Senior police official K.B. Manatunga confirmed that the department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts had been restored, but the YouTube channel and the website of the Printer Department remain offline.
Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into the breach and are exploring the possibility of foreign intelligence involvement in the attack.
