AT&T Faces Significant Data Breach Exposing Customer Information AT&T has confirmed a serious data breach that has compromised the personal information of numerous mobile customers. The breach reportedly includes sensitive data such as Social Security numbers and call records, raising significant concerns about the security of customer information within the…
AT&T customers affected by two significant data breaches in 2024 are anticipating the next update from the court that could lead to settlement payments potentially reaching $7,500. This case, estimated at $177 million, has reached a pivotal moment following the completion of its Final Approval Hearing. On January 15, the…
The Everest ransomware group has reportedly compromised McDonald’s India, the local branch of the American fast-food conglomerate. The group announced its claims on its official dark web leak site on January 20, 2026, alleging a substantial exfiltration of 861 GB of customer data and internal corporate documents. In an effort…
Urgent: Dental Patients Have Less Than Two Weeks to Claim from $1.2 Million Settlement Dental patients impacted by a significant data breach at First Choice Dental have until January 28, 2026, to submit claims for compensation stemming from the incident. The settlement, totaling $1.2 million, comes after unauthorized access to…
Security Operations Cause Remains Unknown; Previous Incidents Linked to Software Misconfiguration David Perera (@daveperera) • January 14, 2026 Image: Stockinq/Shutterstock On Wednesday, Verizon subscribers across the Eastern Seaboard and parts of the South experienced significant disruptions in mobile connectivity, with the outage peaking around 1 p.m. Reports indicate that approximately…
On Wednesday around noon ET, numerous customers of Verizon reported significant cellular outages across the United States. Users experienced difficulties completing calls and accessing mobile data, with similar issues noted among Verizon broadband internet customers. In what appears to be a cascading effect, customers of AT&T and T-Mobile also started…
The Everest ransomware group has reportedly breached Nissan Motor Corporation, a prominent Japanese automaker based in Yokohama. The group’s announcement surfaced on its dark web leak site on January 10, 2026, where they released six screenshots purportedly showcasing data obtained from the compromise. In the leaked images, the Everest group…
Rising Threat of Third-Party Data Breaches: Key Insights for Business Owners In an increasingly interconnected digital landscape, third-party data breaches have emerged as a significant cybersecurity threat. These incidents occur when malicious entities compromise vendors, suppliers, or contractors, thereby gaining access to sensitive information related to their clients. A recent…
The final deadline is approaching for US customers of AT&T to claim compensation in a significant data breach settlement, set for December 18. This settlement, amounting to $177 million, arises from allegations that AT&T failed to safeguard customer data during two separate incidents. Customers may be eligible for compensation of…
