On February 24, 2021, a T-Mobile store was photographed at a shopping mall in Pittsburgh. On August 18, T-Mobile disclosed that customers’ first and last names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license or ID information had been compromised. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All…
The recent revelations highlight a growing concern regarding the dependence of U.S. police forces on corporations for access to vehicle location data. Documents reveal that law enforcement agencies are apprehensive about corporate control over this data, fearing that companies may abruptly restrict access to crucial capabilities. A letter from U.S.…
T-Mobile Data Breach Settlement: Key Updates for Affected Customers In 2021, T-Mobile experienced a significant data breach that compromised the sensitive information of approximately 76 million customers. As part of the fallout from this incident, the telecommunications giant agreed in 2023 to a settlement totaling $350 million to compensate those…
T-Mobile Settlement Payouts on the Horizon Following 2021 Data Breach Years after T-Mobile customers initiated a class-action lawsuit tied to a significant data breach, eligible individuals can now expect to receive settlement payouts this month. This development comes after the telecom giant faced scrutiny following a cyberattack in 2021 that…
It has been several years since T-Mobile customers filed claims as part of a class-action settlement regarding the telecommunications company’s 2021 data breach. This month, eligible individuals are expected to begin receiving their compensation. The lawsuit arose from a significant cyber incident in which the personal information— including names, addresses,…
T-Mobile to Compensate Customers Following Major Data Breach T-Mobile has officially announced plans to compensate customers impacted by a significant data breach that occurred in 2021, allocating a total of $350 million for this purpose. This decision follows the breach that reportedly affected around 76 million individuals, exposing a wealth…
T-Mobile, a leading telecommunications provider in the United States, is set to distribute $350 million in compensation to customers impacted by a significant data breach that occurred in 2021. A recent update from the T-Mobile Data Breach Settlement website indicates that payments to affected individuals will commence in April. The…
Title: Salt Typhoon Targets Cisco Devices in Global Cyber Campaign In a significant cybersecurity incident, the advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as Salt Typhoon has compromised over a thousand Cisco devices across a network of telecommunications companies, internet service providers (ISPs), and academic institutions. This widespread attack poses serious…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Chinese Hackers Target Unpatched Microsoft, Sophos, Fortinet, and Ivanti Products Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • January 24, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a significant breach, Chinese state-sponsored hackers have been exploiting vulnerabilities in the telecommunications networks of the U.S. and…
