T-Mobile’s Data Breach Blunder: Washington State Sues for Cybersecurity Failures
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a lawsuit against T-Mobile over a 2021 data breach that compromised the personal information of over 2 million Washingtonians. The lawsuit claims T-Mobile knew about security vulnerabilities but failed to address them, leaving the door wide open for hackers.
Hot Take:
Ah, T-Mobile, the wireless carrier that seems to have confused “unlimited data” with “unlimited data breaches.” If they were any more porous, they’d be a colander. It’s a good thing Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is on the case, because T-Mobile’s security is flimsier than a wet paper bag in a hurricane. Let’s hope this lawsuit finally teaches them that customer data isn’t just another mobile plan to drop!
Key Points:
- T-Mobile’s 2021 data breach exposed the personal information of 76.6 million people.
- Washington State is suing T-Mobile for inadequate security and misleading customers.
- The breach included the compromise of over 2 million Washingtonians’ data.
- The lawsuit demands T-Mobile improve its cybersecurity policies.
- John Binns, a suspect in the breach, is currently held in Turkey.
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