AT&T Data Breach Exposes 86 Million SSNs, Emails

Hackers have leaked a database containing personal records of 86 million AT&T customers, including decrypted Social Security Numbers, according to reports circulating online. The exposed data appears to include names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth and the decrypted SSNs of individuals tied to the U.S. telecom giant.

The breach, believed to be one of the largest of its kind, was first revealed on June 3, 2025, drawing immediate concern across cybersecurity circles. While it remains unclear how the data was obtained, the leak raises serious questions about AT&T’s data protection practices and the scope of the compromise.

Hackread.com, which first reported the breach, confirmed the authenticity of the leaked data through initial analysis. It’s not yet known whether the affected individuals have been notified or if regulatory bodies have been engaged. The incident underscores growing threats to consumer privacy amid a surge in high-profile cyberattacks against major corporations.