Credit to Author: Kim Zetter| Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2024 17:57:27 +0000
A security researcher who assisted with the deal says he believes the only copy of the complete dataset of call and text records of “nearly all” AT&T customers has been wiped—but some risks may remain.
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, productivity reigns supreme. Every organization strives to optimize its operations, streamline workflows, and maximize efficiency. The age-old adage “something old, something new” takes on a new meaning when it comes to boosting productivity. By leveraging established products and embracing innovation,…
Credit to Author: Andrew Couts| Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:30:00 +0000
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AT&T Corp. disclosed today that a new data breach has exposed phone call and text message records for roughly 110 million people — nearly all of its customers. AT&T said it delayed disclosing the incident in response to “national security and public safety concerns,” noting that some of the records included data that could be used to determine where a call was made or text message sent. AT&T also acknowledged the customer records were exposed in a cloud database that was protected only by a username and password (no multi-factor authentication needed).
Electric vehicles (EVs) are key players in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions. As they gain mass market adoption, new data is beginning to show measurable health improvements from reduced air pollution levels. Right now, electrical demand from EVs is only about 1% of…