📅 May 28, 2025 | ⏱ 4 min read | 🔐 Category: Data Breaches
Cell C Confirms Customer Data Was Stolen in Data Breach
Cell C, one of South Africa’s major telecom providers, has confirmed a major cybersecurity breach involving unauthorized access to its systems.
The ransomware group was responsible for stealing 2TB of customer data, including sensitive personal information.
Cell C’s Official Statement
According to Cell C’s Information Hub:
“Cell C has identified that a cyber-attack took place and as a result, customer data was accessed illegally.”
The two terabytes of stolen data includes full names, contact details, South African ID numbers, banking details, driver’s licenses, passports, and medical records.
Cell C is cooperating with the South African Information Regulator and has launched an Information Hub to help customers understand the breach and learn how to protect themselves.
The company reassured customers:
“We want to assure our customers that protecting their data is our priority, and we have implemented measures to prevent further incidents.”
Cell C urges all customers to remain vigilant by monitoring their financial accounts and communications for any suspicious activity.
About RansomHouse: The Group Behind the Cell C Data Breach
The stolen customer data has been published by RansomHouse, the ransomware group that claims responsibility for the attack on Cell C’s systems.
RansomHouse is a notorious cybercriminal group known for targeting organizations worldwide. Their typical tactic involves gaining unauthorized access, stealing sensitive data, and demanding ransom payments to prevent public exposure or further misuse of the information.
The involvement of RansomHouse significantly raises the risk for affected customers. The group’s public leak of stolen data exposes victims to potential phishing attacks, identity theft, and financial fraud.
Cell C is actively working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement agencies to mitigate the fallout and prevent further data exploitation.
The Cell C data breach is a stark reminder of the persistent cyber threats telecom companies face, especially from organized ransomware groups like RansomHouse. Protecting sensitive customer information requires ongoing vigilance and robust cybersecurity defenses.
Cell C has pledged transparency and continued efforts to strengthen its security. Meanwhile, MTN maintains a firm commitment to safeguarding its systems and customer data.
This breach is a clear reminder that cyber threats are relentless and sophisticated. Protecting sensitive data demands constant vigilance and expert defenses.
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Written by: Logan Elliott
Cyberix
