Industry News: ESG5

The Target: Frontier is a leading U.S. communications provider that provides gigabit Internet speeds over a fiber-optic network to millions of consumers and businesses across 25 states.

The Take: Full names and Social Security Numbers (SSNs) were confirmed as breached for 751895 customers.

The Vector: The telecommunications provider says it suffered a cyberattack in mid-April 2024, allowing hackers to access customers' personal information stored on its systems.

This breach is a stark reminder of how strong authentication controls are in an overall robust cybersecurity posture, and that good password hygiene plays a pivotal role in protection.

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