Dell Confirms Breach of Demo Platform by WorldLeaks-Linked Hackers, No Sensitive Data Compromised

 

Dell Technologies has confirmed that one of its internal platforms used for showcasing products was recently accessed by a hacker. The company assured that no sensitive or customer-related data was exposed during the incident.
In an official statement to Recorded Future News, Dell explained that the breach affected its Solution Center—a tool built specifically to simulate Dell products and test proof-of-concept scenarios for commercial clients.
A Dell representative clarified, “The site is intentionally separated from customer and partner systems, as well as Dell’s networks and is not used in the provision of services to Dell customers.”
The company also emphasized that the information within the platform largely consists of synthetic data. “Based on our ongoing investigation, the data obtained by the threat actor is primarily synthetic, publicly available or Dell systems/test data,” the spokesperson added.
Although Dell did not disclose the exact timeline of the attack or identify the perpetrators, the WorldLeaks ransomware group has claimed responsibility. The gang reportedly evolved from the now-defunct Hunters International, a group known for several high-profile cyberattacks including those on the U.S. Marshals Service, Namibia’s state-run tel

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