ADT data breach exposes customer information
ADT confirmed a data breach exposing customer information, with the cybercrime group ShinyHunters demanding money and threatening to leak data. The breach involved names, phone numbers, addresses, and in some cases, dates of birth and partial Social Security numbers.
ADT has confirmed a data breach exposing customer information. The cybercrime group ShinyHunters claims to have stolen over 10 million records and is demanding money, threatening to leak data if not paid. ADT's cybersecurity systems detected unauthorized access on April 20, and the company launched a forensic investigation with third-party cybersecurity experts. The breach involved names, phone numbers, addresses, and in some cases, dates of birth and partial Social Security numbers. No payment information or customer security systems were accessed. ADT has notified impacted individuals and will offer complimentary identity protection services.
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