Data breach at French telecom giant Bouygues affects millions of customers

A data breach has occurred at the French telecom giant Bouygues, affecting millions of its customers. This incident is the latest in a series of cyberattacks targeting French cellular carriers, with a previous attack on Orange Telecom in July. The breach has exposed sensitive customer information, including names, phone numbers, and email addresses. Bouygues has acknowledged the incident and is working to investigate the extent of the breach and mitigate the impact on its customers. The company has not yet provided specific details on the number of affected customers or the root cause of the breach. However, the incident highlights the growing threat of cybersecurity risks faced by telecommunications companies and the importance of robust security measures to protect customer data. Bouygues has assured its customers that it is taking the necessary steps to address the situation and has encouraged them to remain vigilant about potential phishing attempts or other malicious activities that may arise from the data breach.