{
  "id": 18490167,
  "title": "M1 hit by data breach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/m1-hit-by-data-breach-18490167",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-06T11:02:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
    "slug": "the-business-times-companies-markets",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/m1-hit-data-breach"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SINGAPORE-based telco M1 announced a data breach on October 30, with compromised information including customer names, identity card details, dates of birth, mobile numbers, email addresses, and addresses. The telco emphasized that no payment card details, financial or banking information, or customer account access were affected. M1 stated that it has contained the breach and that its services and business operations remained unaffected throughout the incident. The company will notify affected customers via email or letter. M1 assured that it takes security and confidentiality seriously and is collaborating with relevant authorities and third-party specialists on ongoing investigations. The Personal Data Protection Commission is also aware of the incident and is investigating the case.",
  "summary": "No payment card details, financial or banking information, or customer account access have been compromised",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Straits Times",
        "title": "M1 hit by data breach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/m1-hit-by-data-breach",
        "published": "2026-11-06T09:47:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}