Hacker Claims To Have Accessed Econet’s Database
The leaked data allegedly includes full names, email addresses, physical addresses, Twitter handles, mobile numbers, and potentially more sensitive information
Hacker Claims To Have Accessed Econet’s Database
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, one of the country’s leading telecommunications providers, has reportedly fallen victim to a significant data breach.
A threat actor claims to be selling a database containing the personal information of 852,791 Econet customers.
The leaked data allegedly includes full names, email addresses, physical addresses, Twitter handles, mobile numbers, and potentially more sensitive information.
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This breach, if confirmed, could have far-reaching consequences for both the company and its customers.
The threat actor announced the breach on a popular hacking forum, BreachForums, claiming to have access to Econet’s customer database.
Hacker Claims To Have Accessed Econet’s Database
A screenshot of the threat message was shared by FalconFeeds.io, a reputable cybersecurity alert service, on X (formerly Twitter). The message reads:
“Hello BreachForums Community, Today, I am selling the database econet.co.zw Breach. Data breach: 13/1/2025. Data contains: 852,791 customer [records].”
The hacker did not specify how the data was obtained or whether it includes financial information.
However, the inclusion of personal details such as email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses raises serious concerns about potential identity theft, phishing attacks, and other forms of cybercrime.
At the time of writing, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has not released an official statement regarding the alleged breach.
The company’s silence has left customers and industry observers in the dark about the extent of the breach and the steps being taken to mitigate its impact.
