Hackers Accessed 850,000 Orange Belgium Customer Accounts

Orange Belgium, a subsidiary of the French telecommunications company Orange SA, has suffered a major data breach. Hackers managed to gain unauthorized access to approximately 850,000 customer accounts. This incident marks the third significant cyberattack targeting Orange SA in 2023. The company has stated that the compromised data included customer names, contact information, and account details. However, Orange Belgium emphasized that no financial information, passwords, or other sensitive data were accessed during the breach. The telecommunications firm has taken immediate steps to secure its systems and is working closely with relevant authorities to investigate the incident and mitigate any potential consequences for its customers. Orange Belgium has also assured its customers that it is taking all necessary measures to protect their personal information and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The breach highlights the ongoing threat of cybersecurity attacks faced by large organizations and the importance of robust security measures to safeguard customer data.