Surveillance tech provider Protei was hacked, its data stolen and its website defaced | TechCrunch

"A Russian telecom company that develops technology to allow phone and internet companies to conduct web surveillance and censorship was hacked, had its website defaced, and had data stolen from its servers, TechCrunch has learned. Founded in Russia, Protei makes telecommunications systems for phone and internet providers across dozens of countries, including Bahrain, Italy, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Pakistan and much of central Africa."

"During the breach, the hacker obtained the contents of Protei's web server - around 182 gigabytes of files - including emails dating back years. A copy of Protei's data was provided to DDoSecrets, a non-profit transparency collective that indexes leaked datasets in the public interest, including data from law enforcement, government agencies, and companies involved in the surveillance industry."

Protei, founded in Russia and now headquartered in Jordan, develops telecommunications systems, video conferencing, internet connectivity, surveillance equipment, and web-filtering products sold to providers in dozens of countries including Bahrain, Italy, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Pakistan, and much of central Africa. The company's website was defaced on November 8 and its web server contents were exfiltrated, totaling around 182 gigabytes of files including years of emails. A copy of the data was provided to DDoSecrets. The defacement referenced Protei's sales of deep packet inspection systems and Russia's SORM lawful intercept technology. The identity and motivations of the hacker remain unknown.

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