ADT Cyber Breach Exposes Personal Data

0:00ADT just got hit with a major cyber security breach, exposing personal details of some customers and prospects. Hackers grabbed names, phone numbers, and addresses with dates of birth and the last four digits of Social Security or tax IDs snagged in just a small fraction of cases. Earlier this week, on Monday, ADT's team spotted the intrusion and locked it down quick. Good news is, no payment info got touched, and customers' actual home security system stayed safe and untouched. Folks are right to be on edge about this, since identity theft can mess up lives fast. ADT's already notified every affected person and is rolling out free identity protection services to help lock things down. Hackers bragging online claimed they swiped 10 million records, but ADT calls it a limited hall and they're still digging into the full scope. No word yet on how they broke in, or if arrests are coming. Keep an eye on your accounts and credit reports, especially if you're an ADT customer better safe than sorry in this digital wild west.

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