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T-Mobile investigates data breach impacting 100 million

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5 years ago

August 16, 2021

US company T-Mobile is investigating claims of a data breach, where hackers are reportedly selling data in exchange for Bitcoin

Data from 100 million people could be compromised, including social security numbers, addresses, and drivers license information.

The company is looking into a post on a forum that claims to be selling the personal data.

In the post, hackers are asking for 6 bitcoin for 30 social security numbers and drivers licenses.

“We do not have any additional information to share at this time,”

The company says they are aware of the claims and are investigating the “underground forum”.

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Costa Haritos

Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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