AT&T Pays Hackers $370,000 to Delete Stolen Data
Monday, 15 July 2024, 18:00
AT&T Pays Hackers $370,000 to Delete Stolen Data
AT&T recently fell victim to a cyberattack where hackers demanded a ransom of $370,000 to delete stolen data.
Risk of Data Breach
AT&T made the controversial decision to pay the hackers as a preventative measure against the leak of sensitive information.
- Impact: This incident underscores the increasing risks corporations face from cyber threats.
- Response: AT&T's response sheds light on the ethical dilemmas surrounding ransom payments.
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