AT&T says hackers stole records of nearly all cellular customers calls and texts
Hackers accessed AT&T's system, obtaining call and text records from May to Oct. 2022 and Jan. 2023. The breach did not expose content or personal data but included sensitive phone numbers. AT&T is collaborating with law enforcement to investigate and enhance security measures. Senator Wyden highlighted the need for accountability in data breaches.
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Hackers breached AT&T's security and stole six months' worth of call and text message records of nearly all cellular network customers, potentially exposing sensitive information. The stolen data, saved on a third-party cloud platform, includes records from May 1 to Oct. 31, 2022, and Jan. 2, 2023, but did not compromise the content of communications or personal information. However, the records contain phone numbers, considered highly sensitive metadata that can reveal patterns and connections between individuals. AT&T, with 127 million connected devices, is working with law enforcement to investigate the breach. Experts warn that metadata can disclose intimate details about individuals' lives. AT&T reassured customers that the data is not publicly available and that additional cybersecurity measures have been implemented. This incident follows a previous breach where customer names were exposed, raising concerns about telecommunications companies' cybersecurity practices. Senator Ron Wyden criticized the lax legal environment for such breaches and called for accountability to ensure customer security. The investigation is ongoing, and AT&T is cooperating with authorities to address the breach.
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