eWeek: Hackers Hit AT&T System, Get Credit Card Info
AT&T revealed late Aug. 29 that an undisclosed number of unauthorized persons had illegally hacked into one of its computer systems and accessed the personal data—including credit card information—of about 19,000 customers who had purchased DSL equipment through the company’s online store.
The unauthorized electronic access took place over the weekend of Aug. 26-27 and was discovered within hours, a company spokesperson said. The store was shut down immediately and remains offline.
AT&T, based in San Antonio, also notified the major credit card companies whose customer accounts were involved. [Read on]