Orange, the leading telecommunications provider in France, has confirmed that it was the target of a recent cyber attack that disrupted several of its services across the country.

In an official announcement made on July 28, the company revealed that its cybersecurity unit, Orange Cyberdefense, detected unauthorized activity within its corporate IT systems on July 25. The internal security team responded swiftly by isolating the potentially compromised components to contain the threat.

As a result of these containment measures, some enterprise management platforms and consumer-facing services in France have experienced disruptions. However, the company emphasized that there has been no evidence of data breaches, and that no customer or internal data has been compromised during the incident.

Orange stated that it is actively implementing solutions to restore the affected services, aiming for full recovery by the morning of July 30, under heightened monitoring.

The telecom giant has also filed a formal complaint with French authorities and is closely cooperating with national cybersecurity agencies to resolve the issue and strengthen its infrastructure.

Operating in 26 countries as an internet service provider and delivering business services in over 220 countries, Orange plays a critical role in global communications. The company reported a revenue of €40.3 billion (approx. $46.5 billion) last year, making any disruption to its operations a matter of significant impact.

Key Takeaways for Security Professionals:

• Even large and mature telecom companies are vulnerable to sophisticated attacks.
• Rapid detection and isolation are critical to minimizing damage.
• Transparency and timely communication with users and authorities are essential in crisis management.

This incident highlights the growing importance of cyber resilience strategies across all industries, especially those managing critical infrastructure and mass-scale digital services.

Source: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/french-telco-orange-cyberattack