Telefónica Confirms Data Breach Involving 2.3 GB Leak
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💔🖥️ Telefonica confirms data breach linked to Hellcat Ransomware. The Spanish telecommunications giant Telefonica has acknowledged a breach of its internal Jira ticketing system, resulting in the leak of 2.3 GB of data online. Hackers accessed the system using compromised employee credentials, but no extortion attempts were made prior to the data leak. The attackers, associated with the Hellcat Ransomware group, also claimed responsibility for a recent cyberattack on Schneider Electric. Telefonica is currently investigating the incident and has taken measures to secure its systems, including blocking access and resetting passwords for affected accounts. This incident underscores the growing cyber threats facing telecommunications companies globally.
