Bouygues Telecom Hacked: 6.4 Million Customers Exposed in Massive Data Breach!
Bouygues Telecom warns that a cyberattack exposed the personal data of 6.4 million customers. While credit card details and passwords remain safe, leaked information includes contact and contract details. The French telecom giant urges vigilance against fraud and phishing, as it races to patch its digital defenses faster than a caffeinated squirrel.
Hot Take:
Bouygues Telecom had a “Colossal Oops” moment as they accidentally exposed the personal details of 6.4 million customers. Maybe they were too busy counting their €56.8 billion in revenue to notice the cybercriminals sneaking in through the backdoor. Whoops! Time for a password change and a stern warning to their IT team: “No more leaving the keys under the doormat!”
Key Points:
- Bouygues Telecom, a major French telecom company, suffered a data breach affecting 6.4 million customers.
- The breach exposed contact details, contract information, civil status data, company details, and IBANs.
- Credit card numbers and account passwords were reportedly not compromised.
- The attack was attributed to a known cybercriminal group targeting specific internal resources.
- Customers have been warned to watch out for fraud and phishing attempts.
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