The settlement from AT&T originates from data breaches in 2019 and 2024. AT&T/CNET In 2024, approximately 1.35 billion notifications were issued regarding data breaches, with nearly 10% attributed to a hack of AT&T servers in April. This information was sourced from the Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2024 Annual Data Breach…
AT&T to Pay $177 Million in Settlement for Major Data Breaches AT&T has agreed to settle allegations stemming from two significant data breaches, with a payout set at $177 million. This decision comes after investigations revealed unauthorized access to sensitive customer data in both 2019 and 2024, which has impacted…
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…
Victoria’s Secret Website Remains Offline Following Security Incident Victoria’s Secret has confirmed that its website has been offline since Thursday morning, May 29, due to a security incident. In a statement on their site, the retailer indicated that they have temporarily disabled their online services and certain in-store capabilities as…
As digitization continues to permeate all aspects of our lives, our reliance on digital platforms for banking, shopping, and social interactions has never been greater. This heightened dependence underscores the critical need for safeguarding our digital identities. Passwords serve as the primary defense mechanism for account security. However, a recent…
Cloud Security, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Hackers Deploying Infostealers for Data and Credential Theft Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 24, 2025 Image: David G Hayes / Shutterstock In 2024, a notable increase in cyberattacks aimed at cloud infrastructures was documented, with malicious actors exploiting misconfigurations and single sign-on functionalities…
In a landscape increasingly marked by digital vulnerabilities, high-ranking government officials are facing unprecedented threats from sophisticated online adversaries, particularly nation-state hackers. Recent revelations indicate that while millions of everyday users are often caught in data breaches and maintain poor privacy settings, officials are subject to a broader array of…
In 2024, a wave of cyberattacks targeting prominent brands underscored the vulnerabilities inherent in organizations, regardless of their size or industry. By the close of the second quarter, the United States witnessed an alarming 1,000% rise in data breach victims, drawing attention to the urgency for enhanced cybersecurity measures across…
Black Kite, a leader in third-party cyber risk intelligence, has released its sixth annual Third Party Breach Report, offering an in-depth analysis of public data breaches and regulatory findings from the previous year. The report highlights a troubling trend in 2024: a proliferation of “silent breaches” within extensive supply chains.…
