Ericsson Data Breach Exposes 15,000 People's Personal Information

Ericsson reveals data breach affecting 15,000 due to third-party access, raising concerns over vendor monitoring practices.

By Content Team

Mar 10, 2026

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Ericsson's US subsidiary disclosed a data breach affecting roughly 15,000 people after unauthorized access occurred at a third-party service provider between April 17-22, 2025. The breach wasn't discovered until April 2025, with the investigation only wrapping up in February 2026.

The telecommunications giant shares both employee and customer data with third-party providers but hasn't specified which group was impacted. While Ericsson claims there's "no evidence of misuse," security experts note this is standard language companies use even when stolen data surfaces publicly. The delayed discovery and lengthy investigation timeline raise questions about monitoring practices at third-party vendors handling sensitive information.

Source: Security Week

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