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ShinyHunters Breach Exposes 5.5M ADT Customers' Data

A massive data breach at ADT has exposed the sensitive information of 5.5 million customers, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, which is now being tracked by breach-tracking service Have I Been Pwned. This incident highlights the importance of staying vigilant about your personal data security.

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ADT Breach Exposes 5.5 Million in ShinyHunters Hack

A massive data breach at ADT has put 5.5 million people's personal info at risk, including names, phone numbers, addresses, and sensitive details like dates of birth and Social Security numbers. The breach, linked to the ShinyHunters extortion group, has left millions vulnerable to potential identity theft and scams.

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ADT Breach Exposes Customer Data, ShinyHunters Claim Responsibility

ADT confirmed a data breach on April 20, after discovering unauthorized access to sensitive customer and prospective-customer information, which was swiftly shut down and investigated. The breach exposed key personal details, but thankfully, payment information and customer security systems remained unaffected.

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ADT Confirms Cyber Intrusion After ShinyHunters Extortion Attempt

ADT confirmed a cyber intrusion on April 20, swiftly isolating the breach and collaborating with incident responders and law enforcement to contain the damage. The compromised data included sensitive information like names, phone numbers, and addresses, as well as dates of birth and partial Social Security numbers for a smaller subset of individuals.

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ADT Confirms Data Breach After ShinyHunters Extortion Threat

ADT confirmed a data breach after a threat from hackers known as ShinyHunters, who demanded an extortion payment. The breach exposed sensitive customer info, including names, phone numbers, addresses, and in some cases, dates of birth and Social Security numbers.

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