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Telecoms company Magnet+ is investigating an attempted cyberattack after the company said its internal security systems detected an unauthorised access attempt on its IT services network on 8 April.
It was terminated and all potentially affected systems were disconnected from the company’s network.
Magnet+ said there was no impact to its telecommunications network and services remain unaffected.
Back-office systems were impacted and all of these are fully back up and running.
Magnet+ said it is investigating the extent to which any data may have been accessed with the assistance of third-party forensic and cybersecurity specialists.
In relation to business and residential customers, the types of data affected include name, postal address, email address, telephone number and details of the service provided.
In relation to employees, the types of personal data affected included names, postal addresses, payee bank information and other data shared with Magnet+ in the normal course of employment.
“All those impacted were notified as soon as possible, in compliance with Data Protection Commission requirements. The Data Protection Commission and the Gardaí were also informed,” Magnet+ said in a statement.
“There is currently no evidence that this information has been exposed by this unauthorised access,” the company said.
As a precautionary measure, all of those impacted have been advised to be vigilant relating to unsolicited emails, spam, phishing attempts, links, requests or contact from any sources they do not recognise including those purporting to be from Magnet+.
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) said it has been notified of a potential breach of personal data at Magnet+.
“The DPC is engaging with Magnet+ on the potential breach,” a spokesperson said.
The potential cyberattack on Magnet+ was first reported by the Irish Times.
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