Special German Electro-Mechanical (SGEM)
Data Breach
sgem.ae3,852
Records Exposed
Jan 2025
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Feb 2025
Added to Database
About This Breach
In January 2025, the SPECIAL GERMAN ELECTRO MECHANICAL L.L.C (SGEM), commonly referred to as ‘Special German’ in the UAE's telecommunications sector, experienced a data breach that affected nearly 5,000 users. The exposed data included email addresses, phone numbers, full names, and resume contents. This incident emphasizes the critical need for robust cybersecurity protocols to safeguard personal and professional information from unauthorized access.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United Arab Emirates
Language
English
Password Storage
No Passwords
Category
Telecommunications
Indexed On
Feb 11, 2025
Breach Type
Database
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