TE Data

TEData is an Egyptian telecommunications provider that delivers voice, data, and internet connectivity services to customers across the country. As a major telecommunications operator in Egypt, it serves residential, business, and wholesale markets with a range of connectivity solutions. The company’s core offerings include fixed-line telephone services, broadband internet access, and enterprise-grade data circuits. TE Data operates within the broader Egyptian telecom sector, contributing to national communication infrastructure.

In January 2020, TE Data was identified as one of the telecom operators compromised by the Lebanese Cedar threat actor, a Hezbollah‑affiliated group that exploited unpatched Atlassian and Oracle servers to gain access. The attackers deployed web shells such as ASPXSpy and Caterpillar 2, then used their proprietary Explosive RAT malware to exfiltrate sensitive databases containing client call records and private information. Security researchers attributed the campaign to Lebanese Cedar based on the exclusive use of this tool and observed operational patterns. The intrusion affected over 250 compromised servers globally, indicating the scale of the operation. This incident highlights TE Data’s exposure to sophisticated cyber‑espionage tactics targeting telecommunications infrastructure. Being a major Egyptian telecommunications provider, TE Data’s network constitutes a critical component of the country’s communication ecosystem.