AT&T’s data stolen by hackers – ‘nearly all’ customers affected

TLDR:

– Hackers stole call and text records data from “nearly all” of 109 million AT&T Wireless customers.

– Stolen data did not contain personal information, but recorded numbers contacted and lengths of interactions.

Article:

AT&T revealed that hackers stole call and text records data from “nearly all” of its 109 million Wireless customers. The stolen data, which included numbers contacted and lengths of interactions, did not contain personal information. The telecommunications company disclosed the illegal downloading and copying of the records to a third-party platform in April. The Justice Department justified the delayed announcement of the hack on national security grounds.

AT&T expressed regret over the incident and emphasized its commitment to protecting customer information. The company stated that it had secured its systems from further hacks and believed the stolen data was not publicly available. Experts warned that the information could be used to identify workplaces, approximate home locations, and potential colleagues and friends.

This breach comes after AT&T previously disclosed a data theft in 2019 involving 73 million former and current customers. The company has pledged to alert affected customers and advised users to be cautious of email or text requests asking for personal information. Users can log into their accounts to check if their data was compromised and request a report showing the extent of the breach.