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U Mobile Allegedly Breached
Threat Actor Claims to Sell U Mobile Customer Data; Company Denies Fresh Breach
On July 16, 2024, a post on a dark web forum surfaced, claiming to sell personal data of 4 million U Mobile customers for $5,000 in Bitcoin. The threat actor behind the post shared a redacted sample of the data, which allegedly included names, national IDs, and phone numbers.
However, U Mobile responded swiftly, stating that the data in question is from a 2014 breach. The company assured that no new breach has occurred and that their systems remain secure.
The Breach Details:
Data Impacted: Names, addresses, IC numbers, phone numbers, postal codes.
Price: $5,000 in Bitcoin.
Contact: A Telegram link was provided.
Sample: Redacted data was posted as proof.
U Mobile’s Response:
Old Breach: The company confirmed this data is from a breach in 2014, previously reported in 2017.
No New Compromise: U Mobile reassured customers that no new access to their systems has been detected.
Cybersecurity Measures: They emphasized their ongoing commitment to protecting customer data.
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