Nike Probing Potential Security Incident as Hackers Threaten to Leak Data

Nike has launched an investigation after a cybercrime group claimed to have stolen data from its systems.

The athletic footwear and apparel giant was listed as a victim on the Tor-based leak website operated by the WorldLeaks gang on January 22, and a timer indicates that the stolen data will be made public on January 24, unless a ransom is paid.

The cybercriminals have not specified how much or what type of data they allegedly stole from Nike.

“We always take consumer privacy and data security very seriously,” Nike told SecurityWeek. “We are investigating a potential cyber security incident and are actively assessing the situation.”

WorldLeaks emerged in 2025 following the shutdown of Hunters International, a ransomware group active since late 2023. With the transition to WorldLeaks, the cybercriminals stopped using file-encrypting malware and have concentrated entirely on data theft and extortion.

At the time of writing, the WorldLeaks website ...