T-Mobile has confirmed a significant cyber attack allegedly carried out by Chinese state-sponsored hackers, marking the latest in a series of breaches targeting major telecom providers globally.
The breach was disclosed on November 16, and according to initial investigations, the attackers gained unauthorised access to the company’s systems, exposing sensitive customer data and internal communications.
While the full extent of the breach is still being assessed, early reports suggest that millions of users’ personal information, including names, addresses, and phone numbers, may have been compromised.
In a statement, T-Mobile acknowledged the incident and assured customers that it is working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to contain the breach. “We take the security of our customers’ data extremely seriously. Our team is working around the clock to mitigate any potential impact and prevent future incidents,” a company spokesperson said.
The attack has been linked to advanced persistent threat (APT) groups with alleged ties to the Chinese government.
