Largest telecom in Africa warns of cyber incident exposing customer data

Summary: MTN Group, a South African telecommunications company, confirmed it experienced a cyberattack that compromised the personal information of customers. While the exact number of affected individuals is unknown, law enforcement agencies have been notified as the company undertakes measures to secure its systems. Despite the breach, MTN assured that its core services remain secure and operational.

Affected: MTN Group, South African telecommunications sector

Keypoints :

• Cyberattack exposed personal information of some MTN customers.
• South African Police and other law enforcement agencies have been informed of the incident.
• The company claims its core network and financial systems are secure and unaffected.
• No details on the extent of the data compromised or the identity of the attackers have been disclosed.
• This incident follows previous cyberattacks on other South African telecommunications companies.