Telus security incident history
Hacking, data breaches and other security incidents involving Telus, with related coverage.
Incidents: 2 · Most recent
Telus Warns Customers of Account Compromise
Telus warned customers of an account compromise. The timing of the breach, the number of affected accounts and the specific attack method have not been confirmed.
Read on SecurityWeek ↗Telus recruitment platform hack exposes data of about 680,000 people
680kImpact: Personal data of about 680,000 people worldwide, including 13,622 in South Korea
In 2023, Telus's recruitment platform for AI training data contributors was hacked, exposing the personal data of about 680,000 people worldwide, including 13,622 users in South Korea. Because administrator privilege checks were missing, ordinary user accounts could access all users' information. The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) imposed a fine of 82 million won on Telus.
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