Nokia investigates possible security breach after hacker claims to have stolen source code

• Serbian hacker IntelBroker claims to have stolen Nokia source code
• Nokia is “is aware of reports” and is taking the allegation “seriously”
• IntelBroker has a history of high-profile attacks

Nokia has revealed it is investigating a security possible breach involving a third-party vendor after notoruious hacker claimed to have stolen source code from the company.

“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," the company said in a statement

However, the ongoing investigation is yet to reveal any evidence that Nokia’s systems or data have been compromised.

Nokia breach?

Posting to an online forum, the hacker, known as IntelBroker, said, "Today, I am selling a large collection of Nokia source code, which we got from a 3rd party contractor that directly worked with Nokia to help aid their development ...