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AT&T's massive data breach exposed millions of customer data files on the dark web


AT&T had to reset account passcodes for 73 million customers

AT&T has confirmed that it was hit by a huge data breach, affecting the personal information of 73 million current and former customers. Then, two weeks ago, a data seller put up details of all 73 million compromised accounts on a cybercrime forum. AT&T has created an FAQ page and recommends customers set up free fraud alerts from credit bureaus like Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

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AT&T Says Data From 73 Million Customers Has Leaked Onto the Dark Web