Telefonica Confirms Data Breach Affecting 236,000 Records
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🔍 Telefonica confirms major data breach affecting over 236,000 customer records. The telecommunications giant has acknowledged unauthorized access to its internal systems, with hackers claiming to have stolen extensive customer and internal data, including 236,493 lines of customer information and 469,724 lines of internal ticketing data. The breach, attributed to members of the Hellcat ransomware group, involved sophisticated social engineering tactics to compromise employee credentials. Cybersecurity experts warn that the exposed data could reveal sensitive operational details and vulnerabilities within Telefonica’s infrastructure, posing significant risks to the company’s security. The investigation is ongoing, and Telefonica has taken steps to mitigate further unauthorized access.
