A ransomware group known as Space Bears has claimed to have breached a database belonging to French technology company Atos SE, according to a statement from the company on Saturday.
Atos, which provides cybersecurity, cloud services and high-performance computing solutions, stated that no evidence has emerged indicating their systems were actually compromised. The company also noted they have not received any ransom demands from the group.
The company's cybersecurity team has launched an active investigation into the claimed breach. This incident follows shortly after Atos underwent major organizational changes, having completed a financial restructuring process nine days ago that resulted in creditors taking control of the company.
The timing of this claimed cyber incident adds another layer of complexity for Atos as it navigates through its recent corporate restructuring. While the actual impact remains unclear, the company appears to be taking a proactive approach in investigating the validity of Space Bears' claims.
As a provider of cybersecurity services to other organizations, any potential breach could raise concerns about Atos' own security infrastructure. The company maintains its stance that no systems appear to be affected while its teams continue to assess the situation.