Freedom Mobile has disclosed a recent data breach caused by credential compromise, exposing personal information of a limited number of customers. The company promptly responded with security measures, but the incident raises concerns about repeated cybersecurity vulnerabilities. #FreedomMobile #CredentialTheft
Keypoints
- The breach was due to a threat actor gaining access via a subcontractor’s account.
- Personal data such as names, addresses, and customer account numbers were compromised.
- Freedom Mobile quickly implemented security measures to block suspicious activity.
- This isn’t the first time the company experienced a data breach, with a previous incident in 2019.
- The company has not disclosed the number of affected customers or details about the attackers.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/personal-information-compromised-in-freedom-mobile-data-breach/