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AT&T reveals hacking attempt

2011-11-22 10:21 by
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AT&T on Monday emailed select wireless customers to warn them of a recent database hack. Spokesman Mark Siegel said no accounts were actually breached and less than 1 percent of AT&T's customer base was affected.

"We recently detected an organized and systematic attempt to obtain information on a number of AT&T customer accounts, including yours," the company told clients.

"We do not believe that the perpetrators of this attack obtained access to your online account or any of the information contained in that account."

"Our investigation is ongoing to determine the source or intent of the attempt to gather this information," AT&T continued. "In the meantime, out of an abundance of caution, we are advising the account holders involved."

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