AT&T’s Cybersecurity Blunder: Nearly All Customers’ Call and Text Records Stolen
AT&T’s call and text records for nearly all its customers were stolen in a cyberattack in 2022 and early 2023. This latest breach adds to a series of security issues for AT&T, affecting over 110 million customers. The company is working with law enforcement, including the FBI and DOJ, on the investigation.
Hot Take:
Looks like AT&T has a new hobby: Collecting cyber breaches like they’re trading cards. At least this one doesn’t include our Social Security numbers. Small mercies, right?
Key Points:
- AT&T disclosed a breach affecting call and text records for nearly all its cellular customers.
- The breach happened in mid-2022 and early 2023 but was discovered in April 2024.
- No personal information like Social Security numbers or call content was stolen.
- The breach follows other recent security incidents hitting AT&T, including data leaks affecting millions.
- The FCC, FBI, and DOJ are all involved in the ongoing investigation.
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