{"id":5456,"date":"2025-10-03T06:38:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T06:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/news\/?p=5456"},"modified":"2025-10-03T06:38:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T06:38:34","slug":"oracle-reports-hackers-targeting-customers-with-extortion-attempts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/news\/oracle-reports-hackers-targeting-customers-with-extortion-attempts\/","title":{"rendered":"Oracle Reports Hackers Targeting Customers with Extortion Attempts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oracle announced on Thursday that users of its E-Business Suite have \u201creceived extortion emails,\u201d backing up an earlier alert from Alphabet\u2019s Google issued the day before.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The company shared the update in a blog post, noting that its internal review pointed to attackers potentially exploiting older, known software flaws. As part of its advisory, Oracle urged its clients to apply upgrades to secure their systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When pressed, the company did not provide details on how many organizations might be impacted.<\/span><\/p>\n

Google, which first flagged the campaign, described the activity as \u201chigh volume\u201d but refrained from disclosing further specifics.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related story:<\/b> Google Flags Cybercriminal Emails Aimed at Company Leaders<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Rising Extortion Demands and Group Behind the Attacks<\/b><\/h2>\n

Cynthia Kaiser, who leads the Ransomware Research Center at Halcyon, told Reuters that her team has observed ransom demands reaching extraordinary sums.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to her, the amounts ranged from millions into the tens of millions of dollars, with the steepest demand hitting $50 million.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a separate exchange with Reuters, the ransomware collective Google has linked to the extortion scheme, known as cl0p, placed blame directly on Oracle, stating the company had \u201cbugged up.\u201d The group added: \u201cWe not prepared to discuss details at this time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the admission, little is known about cl0p\u2019s members or its physical base of operations. However, researchers in the <\/span>cybersecurity<\/span><\/a> field have repeatedly classified the collective as either Russian-speaking or associated with Russian networks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cl0p operates as part of the ransomware-as-a-service model, renting out its digital tools and infrastructure to other cybercriminals in exchange for a share of the profits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This business-like approach has allowed the group to expand its reach and influence within the cybercrime economy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Japanese cybersecurity company Trend Micro has previously characterized cl0p as \u201ca trendsetter for its ever-changing tactics,\u201d highlighting the group\u2019s ability to evolve in response to defensive measures taken by businesses and governments alike.<\/span><\/p>\n

The coordinated warnings from both Google and <\/span>Oracle<\/span><\/a> underline the seriousness of the threat. With attackers continuing to refine their methods and push for larger financial gains, companies relying on widely used enterprise software suites remain prime targets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The message from experts is consistent: upgrading systems and closing known vulnerabilities are essential steps in defending against ransomware groups like cl0p.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read next:<\/b> WestJet Reports Cybersecurity Breach Exposing Passenger Information in Canada<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Oracle announced on Thursday that users of its E-Business Suite have \u201creceived extortion emails,\u201d backing up an earlier alert from Alphabet\u2019s Google issued the day before.\u00a0 The company shared the update in a blog post, noting that its internal review pointed to attackers potentially exploiting older, known software flaws. 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