Hackers Stole Source Code from Taiwanese PC Parts Maker MSI

June 30, 2023

INCIDENT

Taiwanese PC parts maker MSI (Micro-Star International) was listed on the extortion portal of a new ransomware gang known as "Money Message". The threat actors claimed to have stolen 1.5TB of data from MSI's systems. The stolen data includes source code and databases. The group demanded a ransom payment of $4,000,000.

Incident Date

April 5, 2023

Location

Taiwan

Estimated Cost

Ransom demanded $4 Million

Type of Malware

No Malware identified