The recent data breach at AT&T has exposed sensitive information of millions of customers, including names, mobile phone numbers, national ID numbers, addresses, birthdays, and police reports. The breach occurred between mid to late 2022 and was discovered in April 2024.
According to CNN, the breach did not include the content of calls and messages, but it did expose nearly all telephone numbers of AT&T cellular customers and users of wireless providers on its network. The breach also revealed call logs, detailing every number dialed or texted, call durations, and frequency of interactions.
AT&T confirmed that the breach did not include international calls, except those made to Canada, and also affected landline customers who interacted with the stolen cellular numbers. While names were not directly included in the breach, tools exist that could potentially link names to phone numbers.
Additionally, the breach exposed cell site identification numbers linked to the mobile numbers, providing insight into the geographic location of the affected individuals. AT&T reassured the public that the data is not publicly available and expressed regret over the incident, emphasizing their commitment to safeguarding customer information.
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