Basic user information and vehicle sales data of NIO, China’s largest electric car brand, were stolen. The attackers blackmailed the company and demanded Bitcoin (BTC) in exchange for data not being leaked.
According to a report by the Chinese local news agency NDB NIO The user data and electric vehicle sales information of the company were stolen by the attackers. The attackers, who attempted to blackmail with the information in their hands, demanded a ransom.
Head of NIO Global Digital Security Lu Longmade statements on the subject. According to the description on December 11 from a company email in August 2021 Some basic user information and vehicle sales information were allegedly stolen beforehand. In exchange for not leaking this data, the attackers demanded that the company 2.25 million dollar worth approx. 133 BTC demanded.
The company set up a special team to investigate the incident and respond to the attackers within the same day after receiving the email, and reported the incident to the relevant authorities as soon as possible. After preliminary review that the allegations of the attackers are true understood.
In a statement made by NIO officials, “The company strongly condemns such illegal acts and will not succumb to cybercrime” was stated. Company, any damage to customers. promised to take responsibility.