Cellcom’s Week-Long Wireless Woes: When Cyberattackers Dial Up the Drama

Cellcom, a regional wireless carrier in Wisconsin, announced a cyberattack caused a week-long service outage. While the FBI and cybersecurity experts were called in, fear not! Your sensitive data is safe. The company expects services back by week’s end, likely before your latest sourdough starter even rises.

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Hot Take:

Oh, Cellcom, you had one job – keep the calls and texts flowing! But alas, a cyberattack came knocking, and instead of answering, you went on a week-long vacation. At least you had a plan, and no sensitive info was compromised. Who knew Wisconsin had such a hotbed for cyber drama?

Key Points:

  • Cellcom faced a week-long service outage due to a cyberattack.
  • The attack impacted voice and text services in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.
  • No sensitive customer information was compromised.
  • External cybersecurity experts and the FBI are involved in incident mitigation.
  • Full service restoration is expected by the end of the week.

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