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ADT Confirms Alarming Data Breach: Customer Information Exposed on Hacking Forum
Leading home security provider ADT confirmed a data breach after customer information was leaked on a hacking forum. The incident affected 756 customers, who were immediately notified, and the unauthorized access has been disabled. ADT is working with law enforcement to investigate the breach and has implemented additional security measures.
Imagine waking up one day to find out that your personal information has been leaked on the internet by hackers. That’s precisely what happened to some customers of American building security giant ADT. The company recently confirmed a data breach in which threat actors allegedly leaked stolen customer data on a popular hacking forum.
ADT is a well-known public company in the U.S. that specializes in security and smart home solutions for both residential and small business customers. They employ over 14,000 people, have an annual revenue of nearly $5 billion, and serve approximately 6 million customers across the nation.
In a Form 8-K regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ADT revealed that unauthorized actors had breached some of their databases and stolen customer information. According to the company, the exposed data includes limited customer information, email addresses, and locations.
However, there’s some good news. ADT says there’s no evidence that customers’ home security systems have been compromised. Additionally, they don’t believe the attackers managed to access customers’ credit card data or banking information. Although the affected individuals represent only a small percentage of the company’s overall client base, ADT didn’t provide any specific figures.
How did we find out about the ADT data breach?
While ADT didn’t share many details about the attack, we discovered that on July 31st, a threat actor known as ‘netnsher’ leaked customer data allegedly stolen from the company on a hacking forum. According to this threat actor, the leaked data includes 30,800 customer records, with details such as customer emails, complete addresses, user IDs, and the products purchased.
In early July, another threat actor claimed to have leaked corporate files stolen from ADT between 2020 and 2023. However, it’s not believed to be related to this particular incident. We’ve contacted ADT to learn more about the cyberattack, but a statement wasn’t immediately available.
So, what can we learn from this incident? It’s a stark reminder that even the biggest companies, like ADT, are not immune to cyberattacks. It’s essential to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions to protect your personal and financial information. That’s where we come in!
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