The energy company has experienced a security breach that resulted in unauthorized access and subsequent theft of data from 1,3 millions of customers according to the notice from the OSI (Office of the Internet User Security).
The intruders managed to bypass security mechanisms and obtained sensitive information including names, ID, phone numbers and addresses of customers. The company has alerted its customers in a statement.
Upon learning of the attack, mechanisms were put in place to stop it as quickly as possible, and the breach was able to be stopped the same day.
In that statement, it was warned, In addition, to be alert for possible phishing attacks, since such personal data can be used in this type of attack to try to deceive the victims, alleging supposed invoices or payment issues.
Fountain: Engadget
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