The cybercriminal collective R00TK1T has purportedly declared a data breach at L’Oréal, a prominent beauty industry giant, according to their announcement on their dark web portal. Renowned for targeting large corporations, the group claims to have gained unauthorized access to vital databases, compromising customer data and sensitive company information in the wake of the L’Oréal data breach.
In a statement posted on various online platforms, R00TK1T boasts about infiltrating L’Oréal, underscoring their alleged prowess in breaching the company’s defenses. The group asserts control over the inner workings of the cosmetics and beauty industry giant, potentially exposing the organization’s data to misuse.
Despite R00TK1T’s claims, skepticism surrounds the authenticity of the threat. The group has a history of providing minimal evidence to support their assertions, prompting cybersecurity experts to question the credibility of their declarations.
It’s noteworthy that L’Oréal is not the sole target of R00TK1T, as the threat actor also alleges a breach on Qatar Airways, asserting possession of sensitive data related to the airline’s operations.
R00TK1T has hinted at potential future data releases unless the affected companies implement preventive measures.
The Cyber Express, committed to uncovering the truth behind cyber threats, has reached out to L’Oréal and Qatar Airways for official statements. However, as of the time of writing, no responses have been received from either organization, leaving the claims surrounding the L’Oréal data breach and the alleged Qatar Airways incident unverified.
