AT&T fined $13M for data breach after giving customer bill info to vendor
AT&T's data, meant for deletion, was improperly retained in the cloud for years, leading to a security breach.
MAIN POINTS
- AT&T failed to delete data that was supposed to be removed from the cloud.
- The data remained vulnerable in the cloud for several years.
- This oversight resulted in a data breach, exposing sensitive information.
TAKEAWAYS
- Proper data management and timely deletion are crucial for security.
- Cloud storage requires regular audits to prevent unauthorized access.
- Data breaches can occur from neglecting data lifecycle policies.