Big news from AT&T: They recently discovered a major data leak impacting a whopping 73 million customer accounts! This includes information for both current (7.6 million) and former (65.4 million) AT&T users.

What kind of data was leaked?

The leaked information appears to be from 2019 or earlier and may include:

  • Old passcodes (PINs) used for your account
  • Social Security numbers
  • Email addresses
  • Mailing addresses
  • Phone numbers
  • Birthdates

Important to note: The leak reportedly did not include any financial information like credit card details or your call history.

What's AT&T doing about it?

AT&T is taking steps to address the situation. They've already contacted all affected customers by email or mail and have reset everyone's passcodes as a precaution.

Here's how to stay safe:

  • Be super cautious of emails asking you to change your password. These could be phishing attempts from hackers trying to trick you into giving up your information.
  • Only reset your password from a link you receive directly from AT&T or by calling their customer support line. Don't click on links in suspicious emails!

What caused the leak?

The investigation is ongoing, and AT&T is still unsure if the breach originated from their own system or a vendor they work with.

Why is this a big deal?

Data breaches like this can be very expensive for companies to fix, involving things like:

  • Investigating the cause
  • Strengthening security measures
  • Potential lawsuits

Protecting your business from cyberattacks:

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Don't wait for a cyberattack! Be proactive.

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