Charter Communications confirms data breach after extortion threat

US telecom company Charter Communications has acknowledged a data breach following threats from the ShinyHunters cybercriminal group. The threat actors demanded ransom in exchange for not releasing the stolen data publicly. This incident highlights the growing risk of extortion-based cyberattacks targeting major infrastructure providers. Organizations are increasingly targeted by criminal groups who steal sensitive information and threaten disclosure to coerce payment. Charter is investigating the scope of the breach and notifying affected individuals. Source: Cyber News.