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AT&T Data Breach Exposes 73 Million Customers' Personal Information

The telecommunications giant is investigating the source of the leak, which includes sensitive data from 2019 or earlier.

An AT&T sign is seen at a store in Pittsburgh, Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. AT&T said, Saturday, March 30, 2024, it has begun notifying millions of customers about the theft of personal data recently discovered online. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
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AT&T logo on Feb. 26, 2024.
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Overview

  • AT&T confirmed a massive data breach affecting 73 million current and former customers, with personal data leaked on the dark web.
  • The leaked data includes Social Security numbers, passcodes, and other personal information, dating back to 2019 or earlier.
  • AT&T has reset the passcodes for affected current customers and is reaching out to those impacted to offer credit monitoring services.
  • The source of the breach is still under investigation, with no evidence of unauthorized access to AT&T's systems.
  • This breach has raised concerns about AT&T's cybersecurity measures and could potentially lead to class action lawsuits.