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Gravy Analytics Breach Puts Millions of Location Records at Risk and Highlights Privacy Threats

SectionDetails
Threat ActorsUnknown hacker group (claimed on Dark Web hacking forum).
Campaign OverviewA breach of Gravy Analytics, a location data broker, exposing millions of users’ sensitive location data. The hackers claim root access to Gravy’s servers and Amazon S3 buckets.
Target Regions (Victims)Gravy Analytics’ customers, including major companies (Apple, Uber, Equifax) and government agencies (DHS, FBI, IRS). Individuals’ sensitive location data.
MethodologyHackers gained root access to Gravy’s servers, took control of its domains, and accessed sensitive data stored in Amazon S3 buckets.
Product TargetedSensitive location data including GPS coordinates, timestamps, movement classifications, and customer lists.
Malware ReferenceNone specified; breach through unauthorized access (root access).
Tools UsedRoot access to servers, access to Amazon S3 storage.
Vulnerabilities ExploitedLikely poor security measures enabling root access to servers and Amazon S3 storage.
TTPs• Root access to servers
• Data scraping and de-anonymization of individuals
• Threatening to release data unless demands are met
AttributionUnknown hacker group; potentially a targeted attack against high-value location data broker.
Recommendations• Implement stronger server security
• Monitor Dark Web for stolen data
• Improve encryption for sensitive location data
• Enhance response strategies to breaches
SourceSOCRADAR

Read full article:https://socradar.io/gravy-analytics-breach-location-records-at-risk/

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