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AT&T Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving AT&T.
•Discovered on May 30, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Account Passcode, Full Name, Email Address, Mailing Address, Account Number, Call Metadata, Text Message Metadata.
•Affects individuals in: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
•Confirmation level: Based on reports.

Detailed summary

The purported data breach at "Lee Law Offices" in 2026 is a misidentification. Research indicates no such event has been reported or verified. Instead, the available data is likely referring to a major AT&T data breach that affected over 100 million current and former customers across two separate incidents in 2024.

The first incident, disclosed in March 2024, exposed Social Security numbers, dates of birth, account passcodes, full names, email and mailing addresses, and account numbers for approximately 73 million individuals. The second incident in July 2024 involved call and text metadata, such as numbers contacted, timing, duration, and cell tower information. This breach affected individuals nationwide.

It is important to note that information about data breaches can evolve as investigations proceed. Details may emerge or be clarified over time, and consumer notifications can be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
Account Passcode
Full Name
Email Address
Increases risk of phishing attacks and account takeovers
Mailing Address
Could be combined with other data for identity theft
Account Number
Call Metadata
Text Message Metadata

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

Breach Occurred

Mar 1, 2024

Company Discovered

Mar 1, 2024

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Unknown

0 days to discover

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Current

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Case Closed

This case has been concluded.

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