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Telefonica Investigates Potential Cyberattack After Release of Data From Peru
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on June 3, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 23, 2026
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Telefonica is investigating a potential cyberattack after data from one million Peruvian customers was leaked online, post-sale to Integra Tec.
Telefonica Probes Possible Cyberattack Following Data Breach in Peru
MADRID (Reuters) -Spain's Telefonica said on Tuesday it was investigating a potential cyberattack after data allegedly belonging to one million of its customers in Peru was released on an internet forum.
In April, the Spanish company sold its troubled Peruvian unit to Argentine company Integra Tec International for about 900,000 euros ($1.03 million).
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(Reporting by Inti Landauro; Editing by David Latona)
Key Takeaways
- •Telefonica is investigating a potential cyberattack.
- •Data of one million customers in Peru was leaked.
- •The Peruvian unit was sold to Integra Tec International.
- •The sale was for approximately 900,000 euros.
- •The incident raises concerns about data security.
Frequently Asked Questions about Telefonica investigates potential cyberattack after release of data from Peru
1What is Telefonica investigating?
Telefonica is investigating a potential cyberattack after data allegedly belonging to one million of its customers in Peru was released on the internet.
2Who purchased Telefonica's Peruvian unit?
In April, Telefonica sold its troubled Peruvian unit to Argentine company Integra Tec International for about 900,000 euros.
3What is the value of the sale of Telefonica's Peruvian unit?
The sale of Telefonica's Peruvian unit was valued at approximately 900,000 euros, which is equivalent to about 1.03 million dollars.
