Let me tell you a story. Just a few months ago, T-Mobile discovered that attackers had access to the personal information of hundreds of customers for over a month. Although this T-Mobile data breach only affected 836 people compared to their previous T-Mobile data breach that impacted 37 million, the exposed information was still highly extensive and put those affected at risk for identity theft and phishing attacks.
What kind of information did the T-Mobile data breach expose?
While the threat actors didn’t gain access to call records or financial account info, the exposed personally identifiable information was more than enough for identity theft. Each affected customer could include full name, contact information, account number, phone number, T-Mobile account PIN, social security number, government ID, date of birth, balance due, internal codes for servicing customer accounts, and the number of lines.
T-Mobile took action by resetting account PINs for impacted customers and offering them two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft detection services through Transunion myTrueIdentity. But it doesn’t change the fact that this is their second data breach of the year.
It’s not the first time it happened, and it probably won’t be the last
Since 2018, T-Mobile has disclosed seven other data breaches, including one that exposed the information of roughly 3% of all their customers. This latest incident is just another reminder of how important it is for businesses like yours to take cybersecurity seriously.
Why should you care?
Think about it: What does that mean for your business if a giant company like T-Mobile can repeatedly fall victim to data breaches? Cybersecurity is not just a concern for big corporations; small businesses are just as vulnerable, if not more so. In fact, 43% of cyber attacks target small businesses, and 60% of these businesses go out of business within six months of a cyber attack.
As a business owner, you are responsible for protecting your customers’ and employees’ sensitive information. But, you might wonder, “Where do I start?” That’s where we come in.
Let us help protect your business
At ZZ Servers, we understand that cybersecurity can seem overwhelming and complicated. That’s why we’re here to help. Our team of experts will work with you to develop a customized cybersecurity plan tailored to your specific needs, ensuring your business is protected from cyber threats.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Contact us today to learn how ZZ Servers can assist you in safeguarding your business from the ever-growing threat of cyber attacks.
