AT&T has announced a new security measure designed to prevent unauthorized alterations to mobile accounts in a bid to combat a prevalent form of account hijacking known as SIM swapping. This criminal method involves scammers taking control of a victim’s mobile account by replacing their SIM card, enabling them to…
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…
In a recent development, a hacking group has alleged the theft of 64 million records belonging to T-Mobile customers, prompting significant concern in the realm of cybersecurity. Despite these claims, T-Mobile has categorically denied any new data breach affecting its systems this week. A report published on Thursday by Cybernews…
Massive Data Breach Exposes 64 Million T-Mobile Records Amid Company’s Denials In a significant cybersecurity incident, approximately 64 million records belonging to T-Mobile have reportedly been leaked online. This alarming breach allegedly contains highly sensitive customer information, raising serious concerns regarding data security within one of America’s largest wireless carriers.…
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,…
