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Telstra Hit With Breach Affecting Employees

November 27, 2024
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Telstra Hit With Breach Affecting Employees

Telstra has confirmed a data breach that affected one of its internal systems, leading to the theft of sensitive information belonging to employees and partners. The breach occurred when the threat actor “UnicornLover67” gained unauthorized access to Telstra’s pre-production test environment using stolen login credentials. While the stolen data was primarily internal, it included personal details such as employee and partner names, email addresses, physical addresses, and mobile phone numbers. Fortunately, no customer data, including passwords, banking details, or personal identification information, was involved in the breach.

The breach was discovered when the threat actor listed a sample of the stolen data for sale online, claiming to possess the information of 47,300 employees. Telstra quickly reviewed the data and confirmed that it did not come from customer-facing systems but from an internal tool used to log faults in the company’s network. The company has since restricted access to the compromised environment and is working with law enforcement to investigate the source and scope of the attack.

Telstra has initiated a process of notifying affected employees and partners, advising them to remain vigilant against phishing attempts and other suspicious activities. In addition, the company has communicated with those whose data was part of the breach to alert them to the situation and offer guidance on protecting their information. The breach serves as a reminder of the risks associated with compromised login credentials and the importance of securing internal systems.

While the breach did not impact customer data, Telstra’s swift response highlights the ongoing need for robust security practices, particularly in environments involving sensitive employee and partner information. The company has pledged to continue working with relevant authorities to investigate the attack and ensure that future incidents can be prevented.

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  • Australia’s Telstra Hit With Breach Affecting Data of Employees and Partners
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