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Jessica Lyons@The Register
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A significant data breach impacting AT&T customers has resurfaced, with threat actors re-releasing data from a 2021 incident that affects a staggering 70 million individuals. This latest release is particularly concerning because it combines previously separate files, now directly linking Social Security numbers and birth dates to individual users. AT&T has acknowledged the situation and is actively investigating what they believe to be repackaged data from the earlier breach, which is now being offered for sale on dark web forums. The company is working to determine the full scope and impact of this re-released information.
This re-release has raised significant concerns about the potential for identity theft and fraud. The leaked data, which includes full names, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, physical addresses, and Social Security numbers, provides a comprehensive set of personal information that could be exploited for malicious purposes. While AT&T is investigating the source of the leak and the claims of decrypted Social Security numbers, the exposure of such sensitive data puts millions of customers at risk.
The incident has prompted AT&T to urge its customers to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to protect their personal information. Security experts recommend monitoring credit reports, changing passwords, and being cautious of phishing attempts. The incident also raises questions about the security measures in place to protect customer data and the potential need for stronger safeguards to prevent future breaches.
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This re-release has raised significant concerns about the potential for identity theft and fraud. The leaked data, which includes full names, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, physical addresses, and Social Security numbers, provides a comprehensive set of personal information that could be exploited for malicious purposes. While AT&T is investigating the source of the leak and the claims of decrypted Social Security numbers, the exposure of such sensitive data puts millions of customers at risk.
The incident has prompted AT&T to urge its customers to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to protect their personal information. Security experts recommend monitoring credit reports, changing passwords, and being cautious of phishing attempts. The incident also raises questions about the security measures in place to protect customer data and the potential need for stronger safeguards to prevent future breaches.
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- bsky.app: A threat actor has re-released data from a 2021 AT&T breach affecting 70 million customers, this time combining previously separate files to directly link Social Security numbers and birth dates to individual users.
- cyberinsider.com: AT&T Investigating New Leak of 86 Million Customer Records with Decrypted SSNs
- hackread.com: Hackers leak data of 88 million AT&T customers with decrypted SSNs; latest breach raises questions about links to earlier Snowflake-related attack.
- BleepingComputer: A threat actor has re-released data from a 2021 AT&T breach affecting 70 million customers, this time combining previously separate files to directly link Social Security numbers and birth dates to individual users.
- The Register - Security: AT&T not sure if new customer data dump is déjà vu
Classification:
- HashTags: #DataBreach #ATT #Privacy
- Company: AT&T
- Target: AT&T customers
- Product: Customer information
- Feature: Data theft
- Type: DataBreach
- Severity: Disaster