Ericsson US Confirms Vendor Hack Exposed Data

Ericsson US confirms a data breach following a cyberattack on one of its service providers, which led to the exposure of sensitive information pertaining to employees and customers. On April 28, 2025, the service provider detected unusual activity suggesting unauthorized data access. To address the situation, they enlisted external cybersecurity experts and notified the FBI. As a Swedish telecom titan, Ericsson provides crucial network infrastructure globally, supporting innovations in 5G, IoT, and cloud solutions.

The breach, occurring between April 17 and 22, 2025, involved access to a limited number of files without authorization. Investigators confirmed the exposure of personal information, although no misuse has emerged. Ericsson extends complimentary identity protection services through IDX, offering credit monitoring and identity theft recovery. No ransomware group has claimed responsibility, keeping Ericsson US on alert as it confirms the hack.

For comprehensive details on the incident, read the full article at SecurityAffairs.

Ericsson US confirms breach after third-party provider attack