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Nike Probes Potential Breach After Ransomware Group's Claim

Verification remains pending given the lack of public evidence.

Overview

  • Nike said it is investigating a potential cybersecurity incident after being named on a darknet leak site.
  • World Leaks listed Nike as a victim on 22 January and said it would publish data within 48 hours.
  • The group provided no sample data and issued no ransom demand in the post, according to reporting.
  • The listing drew more than 400 views, yet any alleged data release has not been independently verified.
  • World Leaks is reported as a rebrand of Hunters International, operating an exfiltration-only model and claiming 116 victims since 2025.