73,156,072
Records Exposed
Aug 2021
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
May 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In March 2024, a significant volume of data, reportedly originating from AT&T, surfaced on a prominent hacking forum. The data, stretching back to August 2021, was initially offered for sale but later released publicly. Initially, AT&T denied any breach of their systems, asserting that the data was sourced elsewhere. However, 12 days later, AT&T admitted that certain data fields linked to them were indeed part of the breach. The origin of the breach remained uncertain, whether it occurred within AT&T's infrastructure or that of a third-party vendor. Following this acknowledgment, AT&T took steps to reset customer account passcodes, indicating concerns over potential compromise. The breach exposed a range of sensitive information, including names, email and physical addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and US social security numbers.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
No Passwords
Category
eCommerce
Indexed On
May 9, 2024
Breach Type
Database
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