AT&T says hackers stole data from 'nearly all' of its customers

FBI launches investigation after around 109 million customers had call and text information taken.

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The firm said one suspect had been arrested after the records - from May to October 2022 - were illegally downloaded and copied to a third-party platform this April.

The stolen data did not contain the content of calls or texts, but did record the numbers contacted, as well as the number and lengths of interactions, the company said.

The Justice Department said the delayed announcement of the hack was justified on national security grounds.

“We sincerely regret this incident occurred and remain committed to protecting the information in our care,” AT&T said in a statement.

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