Brinztech Alert: “27k DB” Threat Actor Names NVIDIA as Sixth Target

Dark Web News Analysis

A threat actor on a known cybercrime forum is advertising an alleged database belonging to NVIDIA. The seller claims to possess “over 27,000 databases,” with claims of high recency (“MOST fresher than 2025/09”), and is offering it as a full archive for a negotiable weekly or lifetime price.

This claim, if true, represents a critical threat to a world leader in AI, R&D, and semiconductor technology. However, this is the SIXTH time Brinztech has observed this identical sales template in the last few days.

This actor is using the exact same pitch (“27k DB,” “fresher than 2025/09,” “Telegram channel”) that was also used to advertise data allegedly from:

1. Ferrovial (Infrastructure)
2. The Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan (Government/Defense)
3. BAE Systems (Defense/Aerospace)
4. BBVA (Global Finance)
5. Boston Dynamics (Robotics/IP)

This pattern indicates a systemic campaign. Furthermore, the “27,000 DBs” claim is almost certainly a deliberate marketing tactic—a reference to the infamous 2017 MongoDB ransom attacks where over 27,000 unsecured databases were hijacked. This actor is co-opting a famous attack “brand” to add credibility to their sales.

While this specific 2025 claim is unverified, NVIDIA is a proven, high-value target. The company suffered a catastrophic 1TB data breach in 2022 by the Lapsus$ group, which resulted in the theft of employee credentials and proprietary source code. It is highly likely this “new” offering is a repackaged, recycled subset of that 2022 breach, marketed as “fresh” to defraud other criminals.

Key Cybersecurity Insights

This alleged data sale presents a critical, systemic threat:

• Systemic Campaign (or Sophisticated Scam): This actor is either (a) a real, systemic threat serially compromising critical infrastructure, or (b) a sophisticated scammer using a consistent “brand” (the “27k DB” pitch) to re-sell old, public breach data (like the 2022 Lapsus$ leak) as new.
• High-Value Target (NVIDIA): The target is a world leader in AI and R&D. The data at risk is source code, chip designs, and IP, not just PII.
• Recycling of Old Breach Data: The 2022 Lapsus$ breach (1TB) and the 2017 MongoDB (27k) event are likely the true sources of this actor’s “new” offering. Even old, recycled data is dangerous.
• Monetization of Compromised Information: The public advertisement on a hacker forum confirms the commercial intent behind the breach, highlighting the active market for stolen corporate data.

Mitigation Strategies

In response to this claim, the company and all high-value targets should take immediate action:

• Urgent Verification and Incident Response Activation: Immediately launch a comprehensive investigation into the validity of the alleged breach to determine if it is recycled Lapsus$ data or a new, minor breach.
• Proactive Dark Web and Credential Monitoring: Implement enhanced monitoring services to track the appearance of NVIDIA-related data, credentials, or intellectual property on dark web markets, paying special attention to this actor’s signature.
• Comprehensive Review of Access Controls and Data Segmentation: Conduct an immediate audit of all database access management, user privileges, network segmentation, and data encryption policies to prevent large-scale data exfiltration.
• Enhanced Supply Chain and Third-Party Risk Management: Evaluate and reinforce cybersecurity requirements for all third-party vendors and partners, as the alleged breach could originate from or impact entities within NVIDIA’s extended supply chain.

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