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Italy fines WINDTRE €1.7 million over security flaws behind two data breaches
Italy's data protection authority fined WINDTRE, a major Italian telecom operator, €1.7 million for serious data security shortcomings that enabled two separate breaches in February 2025. The attackers used social engineering techniques, impersonating support technicians to gain access, and exfiltrated personal data from over 365,000 customers.
Why it matters: Telecom operators and practitioners managing customer data must address social engineering defenses and security controls, as regulators are now imposing significant fines for breaches caused by preventable credential compromise.
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