Source: Vector choice - URS Preferred Partner
In a recent statement, AT&T, the largest telecommunications company in the United States, disclosed the discovery of a dataset for sale on the dark web containing information on approximately 7.6 million current AT&T account holders and 65.4 million former users, affecting a total of about 73 million accounts.
AT&T confirmed that the compromised data included passcodes (PIN numbers) and Social Security numbers from 2019 or earlier. While no personal financial information or call history was compromised, the dataset may include email and mailing addresses, phone numbers, and birthdates.
The company has reached out to all affected customers via email or mail, instructing them to reset their passcodes. If you are an AT&T customer, exercise caution with any email requesting a password change. Verify the authenticity of the email, as cybercriminals may exploit this situation by sending fake emails with malicious links. If you have any doubts, contact AT&T support and request a new reset link while on the phone.
The source of the breach is still under investigation, with uncertainty about whether it originated from AT&T or one of its vendors. AT&T has launched an investigation and is expected to hire computer forensics specialists to determine the cause of the incident.
In response to the breach, AT&T will need to remove any malware from its customer account system without disrupting the service of unaffected customers. The investigation, remediation efforts, lawsuits, and legal fees will likely result in significant expenses.
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