Breaking news: AT&T data breach – 51 million customers affected

TLDR:

• AT&T confirms data breach impacting 51 million customers.
• Personal information exposed includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and more.

AT&T has confirmed a significant data breach affecting 51 million current and former customers. The breach, first discovered in March 2024, exposed sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, email addresses, and birth dates. While personal financial information was not included in the breach, AT&T is taking steps to notify and protect affected customers by offering identity theft protection and credit monitoring services through Experian.

The company is still investigating the source of the breach and has not found evidence of unauthorized access to its systems. The data leaked may have originated from June 2019 or earlier, impacting individuals with a range of personal information exposed. AT&T’s response to the breach includes notifying customers, providing protective measures, and offering identity theft protection services.