Magnet+ on the hunt for cyber attack suspects

TLDR:

• Magnet+ is investigating a cyber attack that may have exposed staff and customer information.
• Personal data including names, addresses, and bank information may have been accessed.

Telecoms company Magnet+ is currently investigating a possible breach of its systems that occurred on April 8th, potentially exposing the personal information of staff and customers. The incident was detected by the company’s internal IT security systems, prompting them to disconnect the affected servers from the network. While there was no impact on the telecommunications network, personal data such as employee names, addresses, bank information, and customer details may have been compromised.

Magnet+ has notified those impacted by the breach, including current and former employees, and customers whose information was at risk. The company is working with third-party specialists to determine the extent of the data exposure. The Data Protection Commission and the gardai have been informed about the incident, and Magnet+ is following legal requirements for data breach notifications.

Impacted individuals have been advised to remain vigilant for any suspicious activities, such as unsolicited emails or phishing attempts. They have also been recommended to change passwords for other platforms if they used the same email and password for multiple accounts. Magnet+ is taking all necessary steps to address the cyber attack and ensure the security of their systems and data.