Everest Ransomware Names BMW — What We Know, What It Means, and How Enterprises Should Respond By CyberDudeBivash
Executive summary The Everest ransomware group has publicly listed BMW on its leak site, claiming to have stolen internal audit and other documents — the group claims roughly 600,000 lines of data (this is the group’s claim reported by multiple outlets). Cyber Security News +1 At the time of reporting BMW had not yet publicly confirmed the incident; Everest’s leak listing should be treated as an extortion claim until forensic confirmation. SC Media +1 Everest regularly uses double-extortion tactics (exfiltrate → threaten leak → extort) and maintains an active leak site and negotiation workflow. This is consistent with Everest’s behavior in prior incidents. ransomware.live +1 If verified, exposure of audit/engineering/financial documents risks regulatory fallout, IP leakage, supply-chain impact, and operational disruption for BMW and associated partners. Immediate containment, evidence preservation, and a coordinated IR + legal + PR response are required. (Ac...