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Telus Systems Breached: Hackers Steal Terabytes of Data
13 Mar
Summary
- Telus is investigating a cybersecurity incident with unauthorized system access.
- Hackers claim to have stolen at least 700 terabytes of sensitive company data.
- The company assures no disruption to customer services or connectivity occurred.
Telus, a prominent Canadian telecommunications and business services provider, is currently investigating a major cybersecurity incident. Unauthorized access to some of its internal systems has been confirmed by a company spokesperson. The incident came to light after the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility, stating they had exfiltrated at least 700 terabytes of data.
Despite the scale of the alleged data theft, Telus has assured the public that all business operations continue without interruption. The company emphasized that there is no evidence of any disruption to customer connectivity or services as a result of the breach.
Telus is actively engaged with cyber forensics experts and law enforcement agencies to thoroughly investigate the incident. They are also in the process of notifying affected customers. While the company has not detailed the exact nature or volume of the stolen data, samples shared by the hacking group suggest it includes personally identifiable information, call data, FBI background check details, and source code from various business divisions.
