Massive Data Breach: AT&T Confirms Personal Information Including Social Security Numbers of 73 Million Current and Former Customers Leaked on Dark Web
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AT&T has confirmed that a data set containing AT&T-specific information was leaked on the dark web around two weeks ago.
The communications giant is currently investigating to pinpoint whether the data originated directly from AT&T or through one of their vendors.
This data set notably includes sensitive personal details such as social security numbers, though the exact source remains under review.
Following the discovery, AT&T has initiated a comprehensive probe, marshaling both in-house and third-party cybersecurity experts. Preliminary findings suggest that the compromised data dates back to 2019 or earlier.
The breach potentially affects approximately 7.6 million current and around 65.4 million former AT&T account holders.
Despite the severity of the incident,
