U.S. and international law enforcement have detained a British national, believed to be the infamous hacker known as “IntelBroker,” alongside four individuals presumed to be associated with the BreachForums online marketplace for illicitly obtained data. The primary suspect, identified in an indictment as 25-year-old Kai Logan West, was apprehended in…
A significant class action settlement of $177 million has emerged from a legal battle involving AT&T, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States. Customers who have been with AT&T may find themselves eligible to claim part of this settlement, although expecting a substantial payout may be unrealistic.…
AT&T Faces $177 Million Settlement Over Customer Data Breaches In a significant development in the realm of cybersecurity, AT&T has agreed to a settlement totaling $177 million in response to breaches that compromised customer data. This marks one of the largest settlements in recent history related to data privacy violations,…
If you were an AT&T customer at any point between 2019 and 2024, you may soon receive a compensation check. The telecommunications giant has reached a settlement of $177 million to resolve two class action lawsuits stemming from significant data breaches. On June 20, a court ruled that the parameters…
AT&T Customers May Be Eligible for Data Breach Settlement Recent developments surrounding a significant data breach have unfolded, impacting current and former customers of AT&T. Affected individuals may now have the opportunity to seek compensation as part of a settlement related to this security incident. The breach has raised concerns…
The Canadian telecommunications sector has recently faced a significant security breach, allegedly orchestrated by state-sponsored hackers from China. These cyber actors exploited a critical vulnerability that had been patched 16 months earlier, compromising a major telecommunications provider in Canada, as confirmed by officials from both the Canadian and U.S. governments.…
The recent escalation of hostilities in Israel has coincided with Iran implementing strict restrictions on internet access for its citizens. This move appears aimed at obstructing access to vital information while redirecting users toward local applications that may lack adequate security measures. Complications have mounted as the hacking group Predatory…
Copper Theft Poses Significant Threat to Infrastructure, AT&T and Spectrum Respond A troubling trend has emerged over the last twenty years as copper theft has increasingly impacted various industries, including plumbing and telecommunications. Known for its excellent electrical conductivity and once low market prices, copper has drawn the attention of…
VirtualMacOSX, a provider of cloud-based Apple Macintosh services since 2012, is reportedly the latest victim of a significant data breach that has exposed the personal information of approximately 10,000 customers. The breach was revealed when data appeared on a well-known web forum notorious for cybercrime and data leaks. This forum…
