"Rostelecom" Hacked: Users Urged to Change Passwords

Russian telecom giant Rostelecom confirmed a major data breach compromising:

* 154,000 email addresses,
* 101,000 phone numbers.

How Did the Breach Happen?
Initial findings indicate the breach occurred through vulnerabilities in the infrastructure of one of the company's contractors.

Recommendations for Users
Rostelecom advises all users of company.rt.ru and zakupki.rostelecom.ru to:

* Immediately change their passwords;
* Enable two-factor authentication for additional account security.

Extent of the Breach
The company reports that no highly sensitive personal data, such as financial details, were leaked. However, leaked information includes user data from September 2024.

Responsibility for the Attack
The hacker group Silent Crow claimed responsibility for the breach and shared evidence by publishing a portion of the stolen data.

Rostelecom stated it is analyzing the leaked database and taking measures to address potential threats. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”