April 19, 2024 at 12:16AM
Frontier Communications, a Texas-based telecom provider serving 25 states, has ceased operations due to a recent cyberattack that resulted in the theft of personally identifiable information. The breach occurred on April 14, prompting Frontier to take some systems offline and disrupt normal operations. The company is investigating the incident with cybersecurity experts.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes:
– Frontier Communications, a Texas-based company providing telecom services in 25 states, has shut down its operations due to a cyberattack resulting in the theft of personally identifiable information (PII).
– The breach occurred four days ago and was reported to the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC).
– Frontier’s containment efforts resulted in an operational disruption and its website is still offline.
– The company is still investigating the incident and has engaged cybersecurity experts, as well as notified law enforcement.
– At this point, the company does not believe the incident will significantly impact its financial condition or results of operations.