Orange You Glad Your Data Wasn’t Stolen? The Great Orange Belgium Breach Fiasco!
Orange Belgium recently discovered a cyberattack that compromised the data of 850,000 customers. While sensitive info like passwords and financial data remains safe, hackers accessed names, phone numbers, and PUK codes. The telecom company is urging customers to stay alert for scams, as fraudsters might try to play the role of Orange Belgium.
Hot Take:
Hackers to Orange Belgium: “Orange you glad we didn’t steal your passwords?” In the latest episode of “Cybersecurity Blunders,” Orange Belgium joins the club of companies that have been breached. Lesson learned: when life gives you hackers, make lemonade, and maybe upgrade your security systems too.
Key Points:
- Orange Belgium, a major telecom player, has had a data breach affecting 850,000 customers.
- No passwords or financial data were stolen, but hackers accessed sensitive information such as SIM card numbers and PUK codes.
- The breach is unrelated to the global attacks linked to China’s Salt Typhoon group.
- Orange Belgium is advising affected customers to be on high alert for phishing attempts.
- This is not Orange Group’s first breach rodeo; other branches have been hit in the past.
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