British Telco Brsk Breached: Cybercriminals Swipe 230,000+ Customer Records!
Brsk is investigating claims of a cyberattack where 230,000 files were reportedly stolen. The telco’s spokesperson reassured customers their financial data is safe, offering them 12 months of free fraud protection. Despite the breach, Brsk promises its core services remain unaffected. Looks like Brsk just got a crash course in cybersecurity.
Hot Take:
Well, Brsk, welcome to the “We Got Hacked” club! Membership includes a snazzy set of free identity theft protection services for all your customers and a complimentary PR crisis. Enjoy your stay!
Key Points:
- Brsk investigates claims of a cyberattack that allegedly compromised over 230,000 files.
- Stolen data supposedly includes sensitive customer information, but no financial data or passwords.
- Brsk offers affected customers 12 months of Experian monitoring services.
- Telco confirms no impact on core network or broadband services.
- The breach is part of a trend of increased cyberattacks on British telcos in 2023.
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