Octopus

Octopus is a malware, a harmful program designed to exploit and damage computer systems. It can infiltrate systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often without the user's knowledge. Once inside, it can steal personal information, disrupt operations, or even hold data hostage for ransom. This malware has been associated with various incidents and developments across different sectors. In 2020, the legal team at UK energy retailer Octopus Energy developed Kraken, a customer billing platform that was subsequently licensed to rival energy providers like Eon in the UK and overseas markets. The same year, the company's legal team advised on the acquisition and integration of 1.5 million customers from Bulb, a rival provider that went into special administration in 2021. This move significantly contributed to the growth of Octopus Energy. Secret Double Octopus (SDO), a leader in workforce passwordless MFA, collaborated with ForgeRock Enterprise Connect Passwordless to integrate SDO's Octopus platform for passwordless MFA. This integration aimed to deliver a greater return on investment than traditional MFA methods that rely on passwords. The Octopus platform decouples user authentication from backend identity management, enabling comprehensive coverage for workforce use cases.