Unauthorized individuals gain access to personal data of 850,000 Orange Belgium subscribers
Orange Belgium, a Belgian subsidiary of the French telecommunications company, has confirmed a cyberattack that occurred in late July. The incident affected one of its IT systems, compromising personal data of around 850,000 customers.
The firm's teams swiftly blocked access to the affected system upon detection of the incident. The data compromised in the incident includes surname, first name, telephone number, SIM card number, PUK code, and tariff plan. However, it is important to note that the incident did not involve the compromise of bank or financial details, clients' passwords, or email addresses.
Orange Belgium has advised its customers to remain vigilant for any suspicious communications. Affected customers will be notified by email and text message about the incident. The firm has also tightened its security measures following the detection of the incident.
The name of the hacker who accessed the system has not been disclosed in the available information. Orange Belgium has notified the competent authorities about the incident.
In a statement, the company emphasised that it takes the security of its customers' data very seriously and is committed to protecting their personal information. It has assured its customers that it is working closely with the relevant authorities to investigate the incident and to take appropriate action to prevent such incidents in the future.
Orange Belgium encourages its customers to keep their personal details secure and to report any suspicious activity to the company immediately. The firm also advises its customers to regularly review their account information and to be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources.
