Telus Investigates Hack of Its Systems Following Claims by ShinyHunters

Canadian telecommunications company Telus has confirmed it is investigating a hack of its systems, following claims by the ShinyHunters hacking group that it stole a significant amount of data.

12 Mar, 18:31 — 13 Mar, 04:12

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Why this matters

Cybersecurity breaches can have significant implications for companies and their customers, including financial losses, reputational damage, and the compromise of sensitive personal data. Investigations into such claims are crucial for understanding the extent of the threat and implementing protective measures.

Key entitiesTelus ShinyHunters

The Story

What 3 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Telus is investigating a hack of its systems
The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the hack

Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

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Telus is investigating a hack of its systems

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The ShinyHunters hacking group claims to have stolen data from Telus

agreed·RapplerReutersYahoo

ShinyHunters claims to have stolen at least 700 terabytes of data from Telus

unverified·Rappler

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The alleged amount of data stolen (700 terabytes)

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MissingReutersYahoo

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Moderate (46/100)

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Spectrum spread— 2/5 buckets covered8/33

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Geographic diversity— 3 regions13/34

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Rapplercenter-leftcenter-leftanalyticalMostly Factualdetailed alleged scale of data breach

Yahoocentercenter-leftneutralMostly Factualconcise report of company investigation

Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage is largely factual and neutral, focusing on the company's investigation, with Rappler providing slightly more detail on the alleged breach.

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ReutersVery High149d ago

Telus says it is investigating hack of its systems - Reuters

Telus says it is investigating hack of its systems Reuters

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RapplerMostly Factual149d ago

Telus says it is investigating a hack of its systems

The ShinyHunters hacking group says it stole at least 700 terabytes of data from Telus

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Coverage Timeline

First report: Yahoo · 12 Mar, 18:30|Full coverage: 3 · 10h|Window: 10h

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Yahoo12 Mar, 18:30First to report

Telus says it is investigating hack of its systems

Reuters12 Mar, 18:31

Telus says it is investigating hack of its systems - Reuters

10h later

Rappler13 Mar, 04:12Latest update

Telus says it is investigating a hack of its systems

Story evolution

Initial ReportingMarch 12 afternoon

News outlets begin reporting that Telus is investigating claims of a system hack by ShinyHunters.

Detail EmergenceMarch 13 morning

One outlet provides specific details regarding the alleged volume of data stolen.

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Telus Investigates Hack of Its Systems Following Claims by ShinyHunters

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Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

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Telus says it is investigating hack of its systems - Reuters

Telus says it is investigating a hack of its systems

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Telus says it is investigating hack of its systems

Telus says it is investigating hack of its systems - Reuters

Telus says it is investigating a hack of its systems

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Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

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