12/20/2023
PSA: Comcast is the latest victim of a cyber attack. Millions of users' data accessed.
Xfinity discovered the “suspicious activity” on Oct. 25, and in the following months determined that information was “likely acquired.” On Dec. 6, the company concluded that information included usernames and hashed passwords — and, for some customers, the last four digits of Social Security numbers, account security questions, birthdate,s and contact information.
Change your password and opt-in to two-step verification.
no indication that any users have been attacked at this point but be vigilant.
Hackers accessed Xfinity customers’ personal information by exploiting a vulnerability in software used by the company, the Comcast-owned telecommunications business announced this week.