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Nike Probes Claimed 1.4TB Data Theft as WorldLeaks Posts, Then Pulls Leak Listing

Security analysts warn exposure of design and supply-chain files could carry significant commercial risk.

Overview

  • Nike says it is investigating a potential cybersecurity incident and declined to say what data was taken or whether a ransom was paid.
  • WorldLeaks claims it exfiltrated about 1.4TB across 188,347 files and posted samples pointing to product design, manufacturing and supplier workflows.
  • Infosecurity reported the full cache was published on the group’s site, while BleepingComputer later observed that the Nike listing had been removed.
  • Reporters have not independently verified the complete archive, and there is currently no clear evidence that customer or employee personal data is included.
  • Threat researchers link WorldLeaks to a rebrand of Hunters International that focuses on data-theft extortion, with experts warning leaked operational files could aid counterfeiters or enable supply-chain fraud.