Data Breach at Anodot Exposes Customer Companies to Extortion Attempts

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:21:00 +0200

A recent cyberattack on business monitoring software provider Anodot has resulted in the theft of sensitive data from at least a dozen of its corporate clients, leaving these companies vulnerable to extortion. The breach, first reported by Bleeping Computer and BBC News, was executed by the hacker group ShinyHunters, who are now threatening to release the stolen data unless ransom demands are met. Anodot, which helps businesses detect operational issues affecting revenue, confirmed the incident began on April 4 when its data connectors stopped functioning, preventing clients from accessing cloud-stored data. The attackers obtained authentication tokens used by Anodot's clients, allowing them to access and steal substantial amounts of cloud data. Cloud provider Snowflake responded by blocking access to affected data stores after detecting unusual activity. Among the affected organizations is Rockstar Games, though the company stated that only a limited amount of non-material information