Was Your Data Impacted?
By: Eric Vicencio
In August of 2021, cell phone carrier T-Mobile announced a significant data breach affecting over 13 million current customers and over 40 million former and prospective customers.
While the data breach did not result in the loss of all data, it did include:
- Name
- Address
- Phone Number
- Date of Birth
- SSN
- Drivers License/ID Information
- Account PIN
- IMEI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity) – The code used by the carrier to identify the SIM on the mobile network.
- IMSI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) – The international “Serial number” for your device used to identify it on the network.
In response to the breach, T-Mobile is offering credit monitoring for two years for the impacted customers. Complete information can be found here.
ECT always recommends using identity theft protection to ensure that your information is safe—especially with current threats. Contact Eder Casella Technology today at 815-344-1301 if you would like more information from one of our trusted providers.
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About the Author: Eric Vicencio
Eric began his career in healthcare, and he has been working in the IT field since 2006 when he graduated from Northern Illinois University. Eric specializes in Infrastructure, SQL and compliance: Licensing, HIPAA, GLBA and PCI.
