Massive Data Breach: Hackers Target Comcast's Xfinity, Exposing Millions of Customers' Data

Comcast disclosed that millions of its customers may have had their data stolen in a hacking incident due to a vulnerability in software provider Citrix. The breach occurred between October 16 and October 19, 2023, and unauthorized access to internal systems was discovered in November. The stolen information includes usernames, hashed passwords, and potentially additional personal details. Comcast estimates that over 35 million customers were impacted, but the extent of data taken from each customer is unclear. The company has advised customers to reset their passwords and consider adding multifactor authentication. Large companies, including those in the entertainment industry, face constant cybersecurity threats, and experts suggest that remote work during the pandemic may increase the occurrence of hacks.