Jaguar Land Rover hackers claim exit, questioning their credibility
In a surprising turn of events, the notorious hacking group Lapsus$ has announced its intention to shut down, following a series of high-profile cyber attacks. The group, which includes sub-groups such as ShinyHunters, Scattered Spider, and Lapsus$, has claimed responsibility for numerous devastating attacks, including the recent hacks on British retailer Marks & Spencer and Jaguar Land Rover.
The group's announcement came after eight of its members were reportedly raided or arrested by law enforcement. In a message on its Telegram channel, the group expressed regret and apologized for the sacrifice of the relatives of the eight members. However, the message was incoherent, and the group soon shut down the channel.
Industry experts are skeptical about Lapsus$ group's sincerity regarding its motives for shutting down. Some speculate that internal disagreements among the members, particularly under the threat of prison time, might be influencing their decisions.
Despite the announced disbandment, Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters' silence for 72 hours is claimed to be part of a grand scheme to activate contingency plans. The group stated that silence would be their strength, and it's speculated that they may resurface soon.
The Marks & Spencer hack led to a shutdown of website and app orders, costing the company an estimated £300 million. The Jaguar Land Rover attack is expected to cost the company millions and has caused many of its suppliers to fear for their future.
The Lapsus$ group has claimed nearly 100 incidents, including the Marks & Spencer hack and the Jaguar Land Rover attack. The group has also mentioned that their name may appear in future data breach disclosure reports for other multi-billion dollar companies and government agencies.
The group stated that investigations targeting the eight members will progressively fall apart. However, scattered Lapsus$ Hunters' disbandment is temporary, and more breaches from their recent spree are yet to be announced. It's unclear whether this is a genuine attempt at disbandment or a strategic move to evade law enforcement.
The group's members might be using their time off to enjoy ransom payments before returning to cybercrime due to the lure of money and excitement. The group stated that the long-term consequences for the eight members will not be severe, which further fuels speculation about their intentions.
In a statement, the group claimed that their actions were a response to those who have humiliated and predator them. It remains to be seen whether this is a genuine change of heart or a tactic to gain sympathy and avoid prosecution.
As the situation unfolds, it's clear that the impact of the Lapsus$ group's activities will be felt for some time. The cybersecurity community will be closely monitoring developments to ensure that the group does not return to its destructive ways.
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