Freedom Mobile’s Data Breach Déjà Vu: When Will They Learn?
Freedom Mobile, now part of Québecor, has revealed a data breach involving its customer account management platform. Attackers accessed personal information using a subcontractor’s account. While no misuse is reported, customers should stay vigilant for suspicious messages. Freedom’s quick response included blocking suspicious accounts and boosting security measures.
Hot Take:
Oh, Freedom Mobile, you seem to be playing a risky game of “Catch Me If You Can” with cybercriminals. It’s like the sequel nobody asked for – “Freedom Mobile 2: The Breach Strikes Again!” Perhaps it’s time to reconsider the cybersecurity strategy before your tagline becomes “99% coverage, 100% vulnerability.” While you’re busy providing mobile coverage to almost every Canadian, it seems you forgot to cover your own bases. Keep your eyes peeled, Freedom, because it looks like your data is taking a freedom ride of its own!
Key Points:
- Freedom Mobile, now owned by Vidéotron, has disclosed a data breach affecting an unknown number of customers.
- The breach involved the theft of personal information via a subcontractor’s account.
- Exposed information includes names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and account numbers.
- Freedom Mobile has taken corrective measures and advised customers to be wary of phishing attempts.
- This isn’t Freedom Mobile’s first data breach incident; a similar event occurred in May 2019.