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AT&T data breach update: Call and text records compromised in massive hack impacting nearly all wireless customers

July 12, 2024 AT&T data breach update: Call and text records compromised in massive hack impacting nearly all wireless customers The telecom giant said it had delayed disclosure of the incident due to an investigation by the DOJ. Here’s what to know. BY Tracy Brown Hamilton AT&T has disclosed a significant data breach that compromised user … Continue reading AT&T data breach update: Call and text records compromised in massive hack impacting nearly all wireless customers

Largest wireless carriers fined nearly $200 million for illegally sharing location data

April 29, 2024 Largest wireless carriers fined nearly $200 million for illegally sharing location data Carriers have allowed the use of location-data for programs like roadside assistance, logistics, medical emergency alert services, human trafficking alerts and fraud prevention. BY Reuters The Federal Communications Commission on Monday fined the largest U.S. wireless carriers nearly $200 million for … Continue reading Largest wireless carriers fined nearly $200 million for illegally sharing location data