Hackers leak customer data after telco refuses to pay ransom

2026-03-11 20:12:59

Last month, the ShinyHunters hacking collective stole the names, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, bank account numbers, birth dates and passport numbers of millions of current and former Odido customers.

According to local media reports, the hackers demanded a one million euro ransom for the return of the data. However, citing advice from police and cybersecurity experts, Odido refused to pay, saying it would “not allow itself to be blackmailed".

The ShinyHunters proceeded to publish a million lines worth of customer data per day until payment was made. However, with no ransom forthcoming, after a few days the hackers posted nearly all of the material.

Local media reports that some bank account numbers were not published, with the hackers stating that they were keeping that information “for own use”.

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