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Recommendations:

1. Monitor your accounts closely: Keep a close eye on your account
2. activity and report any suspicious transactions or login attempts.
3. Change passwords and enable 2FA: Update your passwords and enable two-factor
authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security to your accounts.
4. Consider freezing your credit reports: If you're concerned about the potential impact of this breach
on your financial information, consider freezing your credit reports or placing a freeze on your
Social Security number.
5. Stay informed and stay safe: Stay up to date with the latest

cybersecurity news and best practices to minimize the risk of falling victim to cybercrime.

We must prioritize our online safety and security while navigating the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Third-party risks will become more important as our data is stored online by what should be trusted
enterprises. By protecting our personal information, we can reduce the risk of falling victim to cybercrime
and restore confidence in our online activities.

AT&T customers should reference the webpage set up for this breach -
https://www.att.com/support/article/my-account/000102979

About the Author

James Gorman CISO, Founder and vCISO of Hard2Hack. James is a solutions-
driven, results-focused technologist and entrepreneur with experience securing,
designing, building, deploying and maintaining large-scale, mission-critical
applications and networks. Over the last 15 years he has lead teams through
multiple NIST, ISO, PCI, and HITRUST compliance audits. As a consultant, he has
helped multiple companies formulate their strategy for compliance and
infrastructure scalability. His previous leadership roles include CISO, VP of Network
Operations & Engineering, CTO, VP of Operations, Founder & Principal Consultant,
Vice President and CEO at companies such as GE, Epoch Internet, NETtel, Cable
and Wireless, SecureNet, and Transaction Network Services.

James can be reached online at @jgorman165 on X and https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgorman/ and
at our company website https://hard2hack.com

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