Overview

• The cyberattack exposed personal details, contract records, civil-status information and IBANs from 6.4 million accounts.
• Bouygues Telecom confirmed that payment card numbers and account passwords were not compromised.
• All affected customers are receiving notifications by email or SMS with guidance on spotting fraudulent calls and messages.
• The company reported the breach to the CNIL and alerted judicial authorities through a formal complaint.
• This incident follows major breaches at Free and SFR last year, underscoring persistent cybersecurity challenges in France’s telecom industry.