Espoo, November 5 —Nokia investigates a potential source code theft by hacker IntelBroker after a breach in a third-party vendor’s server, raising concerns over third-party security.
Telecommunications giant Nokia faces a potentially severe cybersecurity dilemma after a hacker, known as IntelBroker, claimed to have stolen the company’s source code from a third-party vendor. This alarming revelation has spotlighted vulnerabilities in third-party partnerships that major corporations rely on for software development.
The breach surfaced when IntelBroker began advertising a large collection” of Nokia’s source code for sale. The hacker allegedly gained access by exploiting default credentials to enter a SonarQube server used by a contractor closely affiliated with Nokia. Data exposed reportedly includes SSH keys, RSA keys, BitBucket logins, SMTP accounts, and hardcoded credentials.
Nokia is aware of reports that an unauthorized actor has alleged to have gained access to certain third-party contractor data and possibly data of Nokia. We take this allegation seriously and are investigating. So far, we have found no evidence that any of our systems or data have been impacted.
This breach comes amid a wave of incidents linked to IntelBroker, including past intrusions into DC Health Link, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and other high-profile targets. The hacker’s move has reignited discussions about the risks of outsourcing to third-party developers, as even the most basic security oversights can lead to significant exposure.
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