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73 Million AT&T Customers’ Data, Including Social Security Numbers, Leaked on ‘Dark Web’

The personal information of over 73 million AT&T customers has been leaked on the “dark web” after a massive cybersecurity breach of the cellphone provider. The company released a statement revealing an unknown source posted the hacked personal information online over the weekend. The personal information includes social security numbers,…

Major Cell Service Blackouts from Multiple Carriers Reported across America

Widespread blackouts of cell service have been reported across the country from multiple carriers, provoking fears of a major cyberattack. The website Down Detector is recording a surge in outage reports from users of AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Consumer Cellular, Boost Mobile, US Cellular, and Straight Talk. The outage reports from across…

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Partners with T-Mobile to Fill Cellphone Network ‘Dead Zones’

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is partnering with T-Mobile to fill "dead zones" in the cellphone provider's network across the United States. The companies announced on Thursday that SpaceX’s Starlink satellites will provide cellphone users with network access in parts of the U.S. where coverage doesn’t currently exist. The “Coverage Above and…