Information, including Social Security numbers, belonging to approximately 7.6 million current AT&T account holders and 65.4 million former account holders, has been discovered on the ‘dark web’
AT&T has initiated the process of informing a significant number of its customers regarding the unfortunate incident of personal data theft that has come to light recently. The telecommunications company, known for its widespread services, made this announcement on Saturday, underscoring the seriousness of the matter. The discovery of a dataset on the “dark web” has revealed alarming details, including sensitive information like Social Security numbers. Shockingly, this dataset encompasses data belonging to approximately 7.6 million existing AT&T account holders, as well as a staggering 65.4 million individuals who were once holders of AT&T accounts. This revelation has understandably raised concerns among both current and former customers of the telecom giant, as the exposure of such confidential information poses significant risks and implications for their privacy and security.