NTT Com: Major Data Breach Exposes Information of Nearly 18,000 Organizations
NTT Communications Data Breach: In a significant cyber incident, Japanese telecom giant NTT Communications (NTT Com) has confirmed that hackers infiltrated their systems, compromising the data of nearly 18,000 corporate customers. This breach highlights the growing risks faced by telecom companies in today’s digital landscape.
Details of the Cyberattack
NTT Com, headquartered in Tokyo, discovered the data breach on February 5. The hackers gained unauthorized access to an internal system responsible for managing service orders, leading to a substantial data compromise.
Stolen Data Overview
According to NTT Com, the stolen information includes:
- Customer names
- Contract numbers
- Phone numbers
- Email addresses
- Physical addresses
- Service usage details
This data breach affected a total of 17,891 organizations. However, NTT Com has not disclosed how many individual employees were impacted or provided information about the companies involved.
Response to the Breach
Following the detection of the breach, NTT Com took immediate action by restricting access to the compromised device. However, on February 15, the company found that another device had also been compromised, which was subsequently disconnected from the network.
Unknown Perpetrators
As of now, the identity of the hackers behind the February breach remains unknown. Additionally, no major ransomware group has claimed responsibility for this incident.
Growing Threats to Telecom Companies
Telecom organizations have increasingly become targets for cybercriminals and state-sponsored hackers. For instance, in September 2024, reports emerged that the China-linked “Salt Typhoon” hacking group had breached multiple U.S. telecom companies to access sensitive communications of senior government officials. This incident underscores the vulnerabilities that telecom providers face.
Potential Risks of Data Breaches
Cybercriminals often aim for the extensive databases of telecom companies, as these can be exploited for further attacks. The risks associated with such breaches include:
- Identity theft
- Unauthorized access to sensitive information
- Financial fraud
Stay Informed
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