AT&T says hacker stole data on 'nearly all' of its wireless customers

AT&T disclosed a recent security breach where a hacker accessed and downloaded call and text-message data from almost all of its wireless customers. The breach occurred between May 1 and October 31, 2022, and in January of this year. The stolen data includes call and text numbers, durations, but not the content of communications. AT&T assured that the records are not publicly available and has taken steps to enhance cybersecurity. This incident follows previous security breaches at AT&T, including leaked account information and a massive cellphone outage. The company stated that personal information like Social Security or credit card numbers was not compromised. The breach was discovered in April and reported to the Department of Justice, leading to the apprehension of at least one person. AT&T emphasized that the hack did not impact its network and that affected customers will be notified and supported. Snowflake, the cloud platform involved, denied evidence of a breach on its platform. The company stated that the hack would not significantly affect its operations or financial results.