In an announcement on Friday, July 12, AT&T said that they had discovered a data breach in April involving an unauthorized download of data from a third-party cloud platform that affects nearly all of its customers.

The telecommunications company said in a statement they had since launched an investigation and enlisted the help of cybersecurity experts to assess the breach’s scope and nature.

The company added they had confirmed the data access point used to obtain the information had been secured and AT&T is working with law enforcement, resulting in at least one arrest.

“Protecting your data is one of our top priorities,” the company said in a separate post on a website set up to answer questions customers may have about the leak. “We hold ourselves to a high standard and commit to delivering the experience that you deserve. We constantly evaluate and enhance our security to address changing cybersecurity threats and work to create a secure environment for you. We invest in our network’s security using a broad array of resources including people, capital, and innovative technology advancements.”


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