twt.co.za listed by the lockbit3 ransomware group

Overview

The LockBit 3.0 ransomware group listed Tiger Wheel & Tyre, a South African retailer of wheels, tyres and batteries operating at twt.co.za, on its leak site on 10 January 2024.

What was published

The listing was published on the LockBit leak site. The group did not provide public details of the volume or categories of data involved in this specific post.

Risks for affected individuals

Customer records, payment information and employee data held by the retailer could be exposed. Such data can fuel phishing, payment fraud and identity theft.

What remains unknown

The exact data categories and number of records are not disclosed. Whether the data was published, sold or deleted is also unconfirmed.

What affected people should do

Customers who used the retailer's services should monitor payment accounts, be cautious with emails referencing Tiger Wheel & Tyre, and change passwords if reused elsewhere.