Cicada3301 Ransomware Claims Attack on French Peugeot Dealership

Cicada3301, a ransomware group operating under a Ransomware-as-a-Service model, has claimed responsibility for a data breach targeting Concession Peugeot, a French automotive dealership. The group claims to have stolen 35GB of sensitive data, including invoices, passport copies, and internal communications. Cicada3301, first observed in June 2024, shares similarities with BlackCat ransomware, using ChaCha20 encryption and similar tactics.