The database of Tele2 subscribers with numbers and full names leaked to the network. Operator pleads not guilty

The Tele2 subscriber database has leaked to the network. Names, phone numbers and addresses were freely available

email subscribers, about 7.5 million lines in total. An internal investigation has begun. Discuss

At the same time, the operator denies his guilt andclaims that the responsibility lies with the IT partner who was hacked and subsequently hacked. According to Tele2, their systems are reliably protected, so the fact of a leak on the operator's side is completely excluded.

It is noted that the leaked data does not bear any material risks to subscribers. Tele2 assured that they would strengthen control over data in the potential access loop of contractors who are less protected.

“Most of this data does not pose a threat to users, in fact, it is a recompilation of information that is available online from other sources,” the Tele2 press service said.