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AT&T’s Epic Fail: Senators Grill Telecom Giant Over Massive Data Breach
AT&T’s data storage practices are under fire after a major breach. Senators Blumenthal and Hawley demand answers about why sensitive customer records were on a third-party platform. The lawmakers highlight basic cybersecurity failures, questioning AT&T’s policies.
Hot Take:
AT&T’s data storage practices are under the microscope, and it seems like they’ve been caught with their cybersecurity pants down. Senators are grilling them harder than a summer BBQ!
Key Points:
– Senators Blumenthal and Hawley question AT&T’s use of Snowflake for storing customer data.
– “Nearly all” text and phone records were stolen in a data breach in mid-to-late 2022.
– AT&T reportedly paid a hacker $370,000 to delete the stolen data.
– Other Snowflake clients also reported breaches, raising concerns about Snowflake’s security.
– Lawmakers are worried about AT&T’s extended data retention and outdated cybersecurity practices.
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