"AT&T Data Breach: Protecting Your Online Accounts in the Wake of 73 Million Records Leak"

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AT&T reported that personal information of 73 million current and former customers was stolen, including Social Security numbers, and has reset passcodes for affected current customers. If you suspect your data was part of the breach, you can check using Have I Been Pwned and monitor your credit reports for signs of potential fraud. Taking steps such as changing passcodes, monitoring credit reports, placing fraud alerts, and freezing credit can help protect against unauthorized charges and identity theft.
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