A data breach of T-Mobile’s servers has once again demonstrated the danger of personal information stored on the web. On November 30th, the T-Mobile server was breached, exposing data from an estimated 2.3 million customers. The data that was leaked contained names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, encrypted passwords and other sensitive information. It is believed that the breach was due to an unpatched server vulnerability, although the details are still unclear.
The breach was first discovered by a group of security researchers who noticed an unusual amount of traffic coming from the T-Mobile server. After investigating the issue, they discovered that the server had been left open, allowing anyone to access it without authentication. Upon further investigation, they found that the server contained data belonging to T-Mobile customers.
T-Mobile has since taken steps to correct the issue and prevent further breaches. They have implemented additional security measures on their servers, as well as sending out notifications to affected customers. In addition, T-Mobile has stated that it will offer a year-long credit-monitoring service to affected customers.
It is clear that this data breach at T-Mobile highlights the importance of data security and protecting customer information, as well as the need for companies to take more care when it comes to security. Customers should be aware that their information may not be as secure as they think and should take steps to ensure their data is protected. Companies should also strive to be more proactive in identifying and patching vulnerabilities to avoid potential data breaches.
This Cyber News was published on securityaffairs.com. Publication date: Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:46:03 +0000