AT&T Data Breach
AT&T faced a breach leading to unauthorized access to customer data, including call and text records. Cybersecurity experts are investigating, and one suspect has been caught. AT&T is improving security measures.
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AT&T recently experienced unlawful access to customer data, where phone call and text message records of nearly all AT&T cellular customers from specific periods were illegally downloaded. The accessed data included interactions with other phone numbers, including AT&T landline customers, and some cell site ID numbers. AT&T confirmed the breach and engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate and secure the access point. They clarified that the data did not contain call or text content, timestamps, or sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers. While customer names were not included, they acknowledged the potential for identification through other means. AT&T is working with law enforcement and has already apprehended one individual. They are committed to enhancing security measures to safeguard customer data and have secured the affected access point. Current and former customers will be notified if their information was compromised.
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