AT&T has confirmed that approximately 73 million current and former customer accounts were recently leaked to the dark web, with the breach occurring about two weeks ago.
The telecom giant stated that it is currently investigating the breach to determine whether the leaked data, which includes sensitive information like Social Security numbers, originated from AT&T itself or one of its vendors.
The breach has affected 7.6 million current account holders and approximately 65.4 million former account holders. However, AT&T has emphasized that there is currently no evidence of unauthorized access to its systems.
In response to the breach, AT&T is taking proactive measures to assist affected customers, including offering credit monitoring services where applicable.
The company has encouraged both current and former customers to visit its account safety page for further information and has already initiated outreach to the affected individuals.
AT&T has advised customers to remain vigilant by monitoring their account activity and credit reports. Additionally, customers can set up free fraud alerts with nationwide credit bureaus to further safeguard their information.
This recent breach comes on the heels of a previous incident where approximately 9 million customers were hacked by one of AT&T’s vendors, exposing sensitive information such as first names, wireless account numbers, phone numbers, and email addresses.
AT&T has assured customers that it is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the source of the breach and is committed to addressing any security vulnerabilities.
As the investigation unfolds, AT&T remains focused on ensuring the security and privacy of its customers’ data and is working diligently to mitigate any potential risks associated with the breach.
