ATT Data Breach: What to Do If Your Social Security Number Is Exposed

What Happened?

* ATT announced on Saturday that a dataset containing sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, was found on the dark web. * The breach appears to have occurred in 2019 or earlier, according to ATT. * The compromised data includes call and text message records of nearly all ATT customers.

Impact of the Breach

* The data breach affected over 141 million people, including 76 million current customers and 65 million former customers. * The exposed data does not include financial information or passwords.

What to Do If You're Affected

* Check if you're affected: Visit ATT's website to determine if your information was compromised. * Monitor your credit and financial accounts: Keep an eye out for unauthorized activity. * Consider freezing your credit: This can prevent unauthorized credit applications. * File a police report: Document the incident for insurance purposes. * Contact the Social Security Administration: Report the exposure of your Social Security number.

Tips to Protect Yourself

* Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication. * Be cautious about sharing personal information online. * Regularly check your credit report and financial statements. * Be aware of phishing scams that attempt to steal your information.

Sources

* [ATT Statement on Data Breach](https://about.att.com/newsroom/2023/att_statement_on_data_breach.html) * [CNN: ATT Data Breach Affects Tens of Millions of Customers](https://edition.cnn.com/2023/02/11/tech/att-data-breach/index.html)