Orange, a leading telecommunications company, recently disclosed a significant data breach resulting from a sophisticated SIM swapping attack. This cyberattack allowed threat actors to intercept SMS messages and gain unauthorized access to sensitive customer information. The breach highlights the vulnerabilities in mobile network security and the growing threat of SIM swapping as a method for cybercriminals to bypass two-factor authentication. Orange has taken immediate steps to mitigate the impact, including enhancing security protocols and notifying affected customers. This incident underscores the critical need for telecom providers to strengthen defenses against SIM swapping and for users to adopt additional security measures such as app-based authenticators and biometric verification. Cybersecurity experts warn that SIM swapping attacks are becoming increasingly prevalent, targeting not only individuals but also corporate accounts, leading to potential financial and reputational damage. The Orange breach serves as a cautionary tale for the industry, emphasizing the importance of proactive threat detection and response strategies to combat evolving cyber threats.
This Cyber News was published on www.infosecurity-magazine.com. Publication date: Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:30:22 +0000