« We first highlighted about this data breach on 19th October, and we are extremely concerned that no remedial action has been taken by the
service providers involved to protect those that have been affected by the breach.
In this day where everything is stored electronically, data security breaches are not something to be taken lightly. Any entity, public or
private, that stores proprietary or sensitive data electronically could end up having that data stolen or lost – with catastrophic consequences.
While it is the task of the authorities to narrow down the source of the breach, and ensure that a similar incident doesn’t happen again, the key to containing any more serious damage is protecting the individuals affected by the breach. »
To read the original article:
https://www.lowyat.net/2017/146339/46-2-million-mobile-phone-numbers-leaked-from-2014-data-breach/