March 17, 2024 at 07:24PM
AT&T denied that the leaked data impacting 71 million people originated from its systems, following a hacker’s attempt to sell the data. Another hacker later leaked the data for free, containing personal information like names, addresses, and encrypted social security numbers. The source of the data remains a mystery, posing potential risks for customers.
Based on the meeting notes, it appears that a massive trove of data impacting 71 million people, allegedly from an AT&T data breach in 2021, has been leaked by various threat actors. AT&T denies that the data originated from its systems and insists that there is no evidence of a breach. However, some cybersecurity researchers have verified the accuracy of some of the data, including sensitive information such as social security numbers and addresses.
It remains unclear where the data actually came from, but it’s advised for AT&T customers from 2021 and earlier to be cautious as their data may have been exposed and potentially used for targeted attacks. Customers are urged to be wary of any suspicious SMS or phishing emails claiming to be from AT&T and to contact the company directly to verify any communications.
It’s important to note that this is an ongoing and developing situation with potential implications for AT&T and its customers.