AT&T has agreed to a $177 million settlement in response to two significant data breaches that compromised the personal information of customers, as reported by CNET. The settlement will provide compensation to both current and former customers affected by at least one of the breaches. Notably, individuals who can substantiate…
The AT&T data breach in 2024 was among the most significant cybersecurity events of the year. AT&T/CNET In 2019 and again in 2024, AT&T faced substantial data breaches, impacting the personal details of its customers. To address these issues, the company is preparing to offer a significant settlement, open to…
Significant Data Breaches Impact AT&T Customers: $177 Million Settlement Proposed AT&T has confirmed that sensitive information belonging to its current and former customers was compromised in two major data breaches, one occurring in 2019 and another in 2024. In light of these incidents, the telecommunications giant has opted to address…
Former U.S. Soldier Arrested in Cybercrime Probe In a striking turn of events, former U.S. soldier Wagenius was arrested on December 20 and charged with multiple federal offenses related to hacking and extortion. His activities drew law enforcement’s attention starting just days earlier on December 12 when a new laptop…
The Chinese APT group known as Salt Typhoon reportedly penetrated the network of a U.S. state’s Army National Guard for nearly nine months, from March 2024 to December 2024. This breach was highlighted in a June memo from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), raising alarms about the security of…
The luxury fashion powerhouse Louis Vuitton has disclosed a significant data breach affecting customers in the UK, South Korea, and Turkey, all traced to a singular security incident linked to the ShinyHunters extortion group. The retailer began notifying affected customers last week, initially focusing on South Korea, followed by notifications…
Salt Typhoon Breach: Chinese APT Compromises U.S. Army National Guard Network Pierluigi Paganini July 16, 2025 China-linked APT Salt Typhoon Breaches U.S. Army National Guard Network A recent Department of Defense (DoD) report reveals that the China-associated hacking group known as Salt Typhoon has successfully infiltrated a U.S. Army National…
KT to Invest Over $724 Million in Cybersecurity Following SK Telecom Data Breach In response to heightened consumer concerns following a substantial data breach at SK Telecom, South Korean telecommunications leader KT has announced a commitment to invest more than 1 trillion won (approximately $724 million) over the next five…
The AT&T servers were compromised in 2024, marking one of the most significant data breaches of the year. AT&T/CNET AT&T is facing an uphill battle, particularly following the recent issues surrounding a reported call incident involving Donald Trump. However, this difficult period could potentially benefit consumers, as the company has…
