Nike Probing Potential Security Incident as Hackers Threaten to Leak Data

"Nike has launched an investigation after a cybercrime group claimed to have stolen data from its systems. The athletic footwear and apparel giant was listed as a victim on the Tor-based leak website operated by the WorldLeaks gang on January 22, and a timer indicates that the stolen data will be made public on January 24, unless a ransom is paid."

""We always take consumer privacy and data security very seriously," Nike told SecurityWeek. "We are investigating a potential cyber security incident and are actively assessing the situation." WorldLeaks emerged in 2025 following the shutdown of Hunters International, a ransomware group active since late 2023. With the transition to WorldLeaks, the cybercriminals stopped using file-encrypting malware and have concentrated entirely on data theft and extortion."

Nike launched an investigation after a cybercrime group claimed to have stolen data from its systems and listed the company as a victim on the Tor-based WorldLeaks leak site. The listing on January 22 included a timer set to publish the alleged stolen data on January 24 unless a ransom is paid. The attackers did not specify the type or amount of data taken. Nike stated it takes consumer privacy and data security very seriously and is actively assessing the situation. WorldLeaks emerged in 2025 after Hunters International shut down and now focuses on data theft and extortion, listing nearly 120 alleged victims.

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