Art World on High Alert as Christie’s Website Falls Victim to Cyber Extortion

Saturday, 1 June 2024, 13:00

The recent cybercrime incident involving Christie's website being hacked highlights the growing threat faced by the art world from cybercriminals. The sophisticated attack by the RansomHub group has put sensitive information of over 500,000 clients at risk. This breach underscores the urgent need for increased cybersecurity measures within the art market to prevent such incidents in the future.

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Christie's Website Cybercrime Incident

The art world is on high alert following the cyber-extortion attack on Christie’s website.

RansomHub's Breach

The auction house was targeted by the cyber-extortionist group RansomHub, putting the sensitive information of more than 500,000 clients in jeopardy.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the growing threat of cybercrime in the art market.

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