2026 AT&T — 176M records resurfaced with decrypted SSNs
Data compromised
SSNs, names, addresses, phones, DOB, emails
Technical writeup
Dataset of ~176M AT&T records began circulating on dark web Feb 2, 2026. Repackaged from 2024 breaches; 148M SSNs now fully decrypted (previously encrypted). Includes names, addresses, phones, DOB, emails. Data merged and enriched from multiple sources. Significantly more dangerous for identity theft than original leak.
Root cause
Data resurfacing; 2024 breach data repackaged and decrypted