Ransomware group Hunters International has leaked 1.4 terabytes of sensitive data stolen from Tata Technologies, including personal employee details and confidential documents. The breach adds to a troubling history of cyberattacks targeting companies under the Tata Group umbrella, highlighting ongoing threats faced by global conglomerates.
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Another Blow for Tata: Hackers Leak 1.4TB of Stolen Data Online
The cybercrime group known as Hunters International has struck again—and this time, the victim is Tata Technologies, a key player under India’s colossal Tata Group umbrella.
Earlier this year, the company was hit by a ransomware attack that brought parts of its IT infrastructure to a grinding halt. The immediate impact was visible, but the true scale of the damage? That’s just coming to light.
Now, Hunters International has begun leaking a staggering 1.4 terabytes of data allegedly stolen during the breach—and reporters at TechCrunch say they’ve seen it firsthand on the group’s dark web leak site.
What’s in the Leak? Everything From Employee Data to Business Secrets
This isn’t just a random dump of inconsequential files. The leaked cache includes over 730,000 documents—ranging from Excel spreadsheets and PDFs to PowerPoint decks and internal business files.
Among the data? Personal information tied to both current and former employees, as well as confidential corporate documents like purchase orders. It’s a goldmine of sensitive material—and a nightmare for any cybersecurity team trying to contain the fallout.
Worse still, it seems the group isn’t just leaking the data—they’re also trying to sell it on the dark web for an undisclosed sum. Whether or not buyers are biting, the mere existence of that listing raises alarm bells for anyone who values data privacy.
Tata Group: A Prime Target with a Troubling Track Record
Tata Technologies isn’t the first Tata company to fall victim to ransomware—and given the group’s sheer size, it likely won’t be the last.
In fact, the conglomerate has become something of a recurring target for cybercriminals:
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In 2021, Tata Steel was hit by the REvil ransomware gang.
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2022 saw Tata Power suffer its own ransomware incident.
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And in 2023, reports surfaced that Tata Teleservices had been targeted as well.
With over 100 companies operating under its umbrella, spanning everything from automotive to telecom, the Tata Group is a tempting bullseye for threat actors looking to make a splash—or a quick buck.
Why It Matters—and What’s Next
The leak by Hunters International is more than just another cybersecurity headline. It’s a stark reminder of how ransomware groups continue to evolve, and how even industry giants aren’t immune to their reach.
What will happen with the stolen data remains to be seen—but for now, the message is clear: no company, no matter how large, is untouchable.
And for the Tata Group? The battle to secure its sprawling digital empire is far from over.
