Hackers have targeted Schneider Electric, demanding $125,000 worth of baguettes or Monero in a ransomware attack. The group, known as Hellcat, claims to have stolen 40GB of sensitive data, threatening to leak it if their ransom is not paid. The attack has drawn attention due to its unconventional request for French bread, which is seen as a way to differentiate the group in the crowded ransomware landscape. Cybersecurity analysts suggest that this demand may be a marketing tactic. Schneider Electric, which has faced multiple breaches in recent years, is currently investigating the incident, assuring that its products and services remain unaffected. The group claims to possess over 400,000 rows of user data and has directly addressed Schneider's CEO in their communications. This breach follows earlier incidents involving other ransomware gangs targeting the company.

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