Orange confirms cyberattack disruption, data safety intact

Orange, one of the world’s leading telecommunications providers, confirmed it fell victim to a cyberattack on July 25, 2025. The company detected the attack on its information systems and responded by isolating the affected services to minimize damage. This caused disruptions in its platforms, notably impacting business customers and some public sector services in France. However, Orange stated that it is working to restore services and expects full recovery by Wednesday. The company also assured that there is no evidence of data exfiltration. The cyberattack’s exact nature remains unclear, as Orange has not disclosed further details. In compliance with GDPR regulations, Orange has filed a complaint with the relevant authorities, although specifics have not been provided. The company serves 291 million customers worldwide and operates in 26 countries, with 127,000 employees. While the disruption affected many, Orange is actively communicating with the impacted customers to mitigate the consequences. The company has not yet clarified whether it has the tools to detect data exfiltration. The situation is still developing, and further updates are expected soon.