AT&T Data Breach: A few days ago, AT&T company said that the personal information of about 7 crore 30 lakh of its customers has been leaked, which also includes their social security numbers. This information has been found on a secret online place (Dark Web).
AT&T Data Breach: A few days ago, AT&T company said that the personal information of about 7 crore 30 lakh of its customers has been leaked, which also includes their social security numbers. This information has been found on a secret online place (Dark Web). It is not yet known whether this information has been leaked from within the company or from any partner company.
The leaked information probably dates back to 2019 or earlier and has affected around 76 lakh existing and 654 lakh former customers.
The leaked information includes social security numbers, addresses, phone numbers and birthdays.
AT&T says that no outsider has intruded into their system and this leak has not had any significant impact on the functioning of the company.
The company has changed the passwords of millions of customers after the leak.
AT&T will contact the customers whose information has been leaked and will also give them some compensation as per the need.
What is dark web?
The Dark Web is a part of the Internet that is not indexed by normal search engines. To access it you need special software and tools. The dark web is often used for anonymous activities, such as illegal activities, confidential communications and sharing of confidential information.
What happens on the dark web?
A wide variety of activities take place on the dark web, including
Illegal Activities: The Dark Web is often used to buy and sell illegal goods and services such as drugs, weapons, and stolen information.
Confidential communications: The dark web is used by people who want to keep their identity secret, such as journalists, activists, and people avoiding governments.
Sharing confidential information: The dark web is used by people who want to share confidential information, such as whistleblowers and intelligence agencies
Is the dark web safe?
Using the dark web can be dangerous. There are a variety of threats on the dark web, including:
Malware: There are many types of malware present on the dark web that can infect your computer and steal your personal information.
Scams: There are many types of scams present on the dark web that can deprive you of money or personal information
Violence: Many types of activities related to violence and crime take place on the dark web.
Some tips to stay safe on the dark web
- Don’t use the dark web: If you don’t need to use the dark web, don’t use it.
- Use secure software and tools: When using the dark web, use a reliable VPN and anti-virus software
- Don’t share your personal information: Don’t share your personal information, such as your name, address, or phone number, on the dark web
- Be Careful: Be aware of activities happening on the dark web and stay away from any suspicious activity
- If you use the dark web, you should be aware of these threats and take steps to protect yourself.
