The cyber-crime ring Arkana has released a self-promoting music video claiming responsibility for hacking into WideOpenWest (WOW!), exposing private information of over 403,000 customers. The stolen data includes sensitive information like usernames, passwords, and credit card details, with Arkana demanding a ransom for its return. They portray themselves as a security company, asserting they help organizations identify vulnerabilities. The breach reportedly stemmed from malware infecting an employee's device, granting Arkana extensive access to WOW!'s systems. Failure to pay the ransom could lead to public data leaks or sales on the dark web.
The cyber-crime ring Arkana has created a music video celebrating their theft of data from WideOpenWest, threatening to leak or sell the information.
Arkana claims to operate in the security business, stating that they specialize in exposing vulnerabilities and providing companies a chance to address negligence.
Data stolen includes usernames, passwords, credit card details, and the answers to security questions, which puts many customers at risk.
Hudson Rock analysis suggests the breach occurred through malware on a WOW! employee’s computer, leading to control over critical systems.
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