Stolen ATT Data: 73 Million Customers Affected
ATT Social Security Numbers 2019 Dark Web
ATT Breach Affects Current and Former Customers
A trove of personal information belonging to approximately 73 million AT&T customers was recently discovered on the dark web, the company announced.
The data breach, which appears to have occurred in 2019 or earlier, exposed Social Security numbers and other personal information of both current and former customers.
The company said it is still investigating the scope of the breach and working to notify affected customers. However, it has confirmed that the leaked data does not include any call, text, or data contents.
- More than 100 million customers' phone records were exposed.
- The breach did not include the contents of calls, texts, or data.
- Personal information like Social Security numbers was released for 73 million current and former customers.
AT&T advises customers to be vigilant for phishing scams and to take steps to protect their personal information.
What to Do If You're Affected
- Contact the major credit bureaus and ask for a free credit freeze.
- Monitor your credit report for any unauthorized activity.
- Enable two-factor authentication on your online accounts.
- Be cautious of phishing scams and never click on links in emails or text messages that you're not expecting.
For more information on the AT&T data breach and what you can do to protect yourself, visit the company's website.
Conclusion
This data breach is a reminder that it's important to be vigilant about protecting your personal information online. Take steps to strengthen your passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and be wary of phishing scams.
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