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ADT admits security breach after hackers advertise stolen data on the dark web (www.theverge.com)

submitted 3 months ago by wanderingmagus@lemm.ee to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Security company ADT disclosed in an SEC filing that hackers obtained “some limited customer information, including email addresses, phone numbers and postal addresses.” TechCrunch reports that ADT’s disclosure follows a seller on a cybercrime forum claiming last week that they had obtained more than 30,000 stolen ADT customer records.

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[–] TimeSquirrel@kbin.melroy.org 22 points 3 months ago

Fun fact: I'm an electronic security tech. A widely known joke in the industry is that ADT stands for "Another Dumb Technician". They like their lick-and-stick wireless sensor bullshit and can't wire up and program a real panel.

[–] Rhaedas@fedia.io 16 points 3 months ago

"We're sorry (we got caught). Here's a free identity production scam to make you feel safe again.

I begin to wonder if identity theft protection was the next big thing to get into after self storage. A bit of investment and then there's very little upkeep, and the companies keep that demand rolling in.

[–] sunzu@kbin.run 11 points 3 months ago

What security are these clowns even providing?

[–] Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 9 points 3 months ago

After it was already public knowledge

Remember this when you cancel your useless ADT services

[–] J_C___@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago

I'm so glad I don't fuck around with ADT