The scale of it is alarming, but if AT&T's statement is true, it doesn't sound like the data was terribly sensitive or valuable, thankfully.
The data does not contain the content of calls or texts, personal information such as Social Security numbers, dates of birth, or other personally identifiable information,” AT&T said in their statement released early Friday morning.
“These records identify the telephone numbers with which an AT&T or MVNO wireless number interacted during these periods, including telephone numbers of AT&T wireline customers and customers of other carriers, counts of those interactions, and aggregate call duration for a day or month.”
It does seem like at least some portion of these wider data leaks end up falling under material that's sellable for robo-callers and email phishing/spam.
The scale of it is alarming, but if AT&T's statement is true, it doesn't sound like the data was terribly sensitive or valuable, thankfully.
It does seem like at least some portion of these wider data leaks end up falling under material that's sellable for robo-callers and email phishing/spam.
Yep lists of phone numbers that work are usefful to them.
It would be useful for any divorcing partner to see if her husband was sending 98 texts an hour to an ex.
always use signal/whatsapp
>implying wahman need a reason to claim her cash and prizes
Reverse the roles and the husband might get 50/50 custody. Maybe.
AT&T said it's been fine for them. They hvaen't been materially affected.