A hacker group has reportedly released around half a million files stolen from Norwegian telecommunications company Telia, asserting that they possess 2.5 terabytes of sensitive data. This data includes personal information about customers, financial documents, internal correspondence, contracts, and invoices. Norwegian broadcaster NRK has verified that the leaked files contain what appears to be legitimate Telia documents, raising concerns about data privacy and security within the company.

Telia Norway's information officer, Daniel Barhom, stated that part of the data is from an older dataset linked to former subsidiary Get. The company is currently working to assess the scope of the leak and has confirmed that detailed ID information for about ten former private customers has been included in the dataset. Telia is taking steps to notify those affected by the breach and is closely monitoring the situation to offer support where needed.

Initial investigations suggest the leaked dataset consists mainly of internal corporate information rather than sensitive personal data. However, the incident underscores the increasing threat of cyberattacks on companies and the potential ramifications for customer security. As Telia continues its investigation, the implications of this breach on both customer trust and the company’s reputation could be significant, highlighting the pressing need for enhanced cybersecurity measures in the telecommunications sector.