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86 million AT&T records leaked online - and this time they’re decrypted, so be on your guard

  • AT&T is investigating a leak of data, including 88 million customer records, with 86 million unique records, potentially exposing personal information such as social security numbers and contact details.
  • The breach is concerning as it includes 44 million plaintext social security numbers, increasing the risk of fraud and identity theft for the affected individuals.
  • There is speculation that the leaked data could be a re-release of an earlier breach or a combination of multiple AT&T breaches, with similarities to the 2024 breach that utilized the Snowflake vulnerability.
  • Considering the sensitive nature of the exposed data, individuals affected by the breach are advised to consider identity theft protection and credit monitoring services.

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