AT&T data breach

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AT&T Data Breach Exposes Millions: What You Need to Know

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AT&T customers left vulnerable as data of 73 million leaked! Find out the shocking details here.

AT&T, the telecommunications giant, recently experienced a massive data breach that affected millions of its users. The company notified users about the breach and reset millions of passcodes, raising concerns about the security of customer information. The leaked data, including personal details and social security numbers, was released on the dark web, leaving both current and former customers at risk.

AT&T disclosed that a staggering 73 million customers were impacted by the breach, comprising 7.6 million current account holders and 65.4 million former users. The breach, which is still under investigation, has sparked fears about the origin of the leaked data, with AT&T unsure whether it came from their own systems or a third-party vendor.

This cyber incident, occurring around 2019, highlights the ongoing threats faced by companies and individuals in the digital age. AT&T customers are urged to stay vigilant and monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity. The breach serves as a reminder of the importance of robust data protection measures to safeguard sensitive information.

In light of the breach, AT&T recommends that customers remain cautious and attentive to any unusual account activities. The company is working to enhance its security protocols and reassure users about the safety of their data. As investigations continue, the significance of cybersecurity measures in preventing such breaches is emphasized.

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AT&T notifies users of data breach and resets millions of passcodes (KBZK Bozeman News)

The company said in a statement that it is not known if the data "originated from AT&T or one of its vendors."

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US firm AT&T says data of 73 million customers leaked on 'dark web' (Aljazeera.com)

At least 7.6 million existing AT&T account holders and 65.4 million former users hit by the breach, the company says.

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A massive AT&T data breach affected 73 million customers (Quartz)

A data set containing the personal information, including social security numbers, of 73 million current and former AT&T customers was released on the dark ...

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What to know about the AT&T data breach affecting millions of users (The Dallas Morning News)

The Dallas-based company said the data, which appears to be from 2019 or earlier, was released onto the dark web about two weeks ago.

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Millions of customers' data found on dark web in latest AT&T data ... (OPB News)

AT&T announced on Saturday it is investigating a data breach involving the personal information of more than 70 million current and former customers leaked ...

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AT&T says a data breach leaked millions of customers' information ... (ABC News)

The theft of sensitive information belonging to millions of AT&T's current and former customers has been recently discovered online.

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AT&T: Info From 73 Million Accounts Hijacked in Data Breach (pymnts.com)

AT&T says data of “approximately 7.6 million current AT&T account holders and 65.4 million former account holders” was stolen.

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AT&T data breach: How to know if you were affected (The Associated Press)

Although varying by each customer and account, AT&T says that information involved in this breach included Social Security numbers and passcodes — which, unlike ...

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AT&T Investigating Potential Data Breach Impacting More Than 70M ... (CRN)

The Dallas-based telecommunications giant said that based on a preliminary analysis the data set appears to be from 2019 or earlier and impacts approximately ...

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AT&T Reset 7.6 Million Customers' Passcodes After Data Breach (The Wall Street Journal)

Account holders' information was leaked on the dark web about two weeks ago but appears to have come from 2019 or earlier.

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AT&T Stock In Focus After Data Breach—Watch These Key Price ... (Investopedia)

AT&T shares will be in focus Monday after the telecommunications bellwether said a data breach has leaked millions of customers' details onto the dark web.

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AT&T says a data breach leaked millions of customers' information ... (The Washington Post)

The theft of sensitive information belonging to millions of AT&T's current and former customers has been recently discovered online.

AT&T notifies users of data breach and resets millions of passcodes (Times of India)

US News: Telecommunications giant AT&T announced Saturday that it had reset the passcodes of 7.

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