Massive Xfinity Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 36 Million Customers

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A security breach at Xfinity, affecting nearly 36 million customers, has exposed personal data including usernames, passwords, and security questions. The breach was caused by a vulnerability in Citrix software, and unauthorized users gained access to Xfinity's internal systems between October 16 and October 19. Xfinity customers are advised to reset their usernames and passwords, use two-factor authentication, and change passwords for other accounts with the same credentials. The breach likely affected all Xfinity customers, and more information can be found on Xfinity's website.
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