Ascom Confirms Cyberattack as HellCat Hackers Exploit Jira Servers

Swiss telecommunications company Ascom has disclosed a cyberattack on its IT infrastructure, confirming that the hacker group HellCat exploited compromised credentials to target Jira servers worldwide.

In an official statement, Ascom revealed that its technical ticketing system was breached on Sunday. The company has since launched an investigation to assess the impact of the attack.

With a presence in 18 countries, Ascom specializes in wireless on-site communication solutions. The HellCat hacking group has taken responsibility for the breach and informed BleepingComputer that it has stolen approximately 44GB of data, potentially affecting all divisions of the company.

Ascom assured that despite the intrusion into its technical ticketing system, the attack has not disrupted business operations. The company emphasized that its customers and partners do not need to take any precautionary measures.

“Investigations against such criminal offenses were initiated immediately and are ongoing. Ascom is working closely with the relevant authorities.” – Ascom

Rey, a representative of the HellCat hacking group, claimed that the stolen data includes source

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