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#2 BleepingComputer general August 14, 2026 at 11:55 UTC

Shell investigates 'potential incident' after Clop data theft claims

By Sergiu Gatlan

AI Summary

The Clop ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for stealing 89GB of data from oil giant Shell, which has confirmed it is investigating a 'potential security incident.' Clop has a well-documented history of large-scale data theft campaigns exploiting file transfer software vulnerabilities, making this consistent with the group's established TTPs. Security teams at energy sector organizations should review exposure to Clop's known initial access vectors.

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