Okay, deep breath, let's get this over with. In the grand act of digital self-sabotage, we've littered this site with cookies. Yep, we did that. Why? So your highness can have a 'premium' experience or whatever. These traitorous cookies hide in your browser, eagerly waiting to welcome you back like a guilty dog that's just chewed your favorite shoe. And, if that's not enough, they also tattle on which parts of our sad little corner of the web you obsess over. Feels dirty, doesn't it?
AT&T’s Cybersecurity Blunder: Nearly All Customers’ Call and Text Records Stolen
AT&T’s call and text records for nearly all its customers were stolen in a cyberattack in 2022 and early 2023. This latest breach adds to a series of security issues for AT&T, affecting over 110 million customers. The company is working with law enforcement, including…
Hot Take:
Looks like AT&T has a new hobby: Collecting cyber breaches like they’re trading cards. At least this one doesn’t include our Social Security numbers. Small mercies, right?
Key Points:
- AT&T disclosed a breach affecting call and text records for nearly all its cellular customers.
- The breach happened in mid-2022 and early 2023 but was discovered in April 2024.
- No personal information like Social Security numbers or call content was stolen.
- The breach follows other recent security incidents hitting AT&T, including data leaks affecting millions.
- The FCC, FBI, and DOJ are all involved in the ongoing investigation.
Already a member? Log in here