Friday, 27 March, 2026
AT&T Pays $370,000 Ransom to Secure Hacked Customer Data
By Isha
AT&T reportedly paid a $370,000 ransom in May to cybercriminals who breached their systems and obtained customer data. The company agreed to the payment to ensure the safe deletion of the stolen information and to prevent further exposure. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges companies face in protecting sensitive customer data and the measures they sometimes must take to mitigate cyber threats.
Read full story at The Verge