ESA Confirms Massive Data Breach and Launches Criminal Investigation

The European Space Agency (ESA) has confirmed a massive data leak and initiated a criminal investigation. Hackers claim to have exfiltrated 500 GB of sensitive data, including operational procedures, information on spacecraft and missions, as well as technical documentation and proprietary materials from subcontractors such as SpaceX, Airbus Group, and Thales Alenia Space. No precise date of the attack or intrusion method has been disclosed. The group Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters is mentioned in connection with the incident.