Telefonica is investigating a cyberattack following the leak of sensitive data of around one million former Peruvian customers by hacker group Dedale.
The leaked data seems to be from Telefonica's past operations in Peru, despite the recent sale of its local branch.
This incident reflects a broader trend of cybersecurity challenges faced by telecom companies globally, with recent breaches impacting major U.S. carriers and South Korea's SK Telecom.
The telecom sector's increasing vulnerability to cyber threats underscores the importance of implementing robust security measures to safeguard personal and national security data.