AT&T to Pay $13 Million to Settle FCC Case of 2023 Data Breach

AT&T will pay $13 million to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to settle an inquiry into a cybersecurity failure that exposed the data of 9 million wireless customers. The breach occurred in the cloud environment of a third-party vendor. Alongside the fine, AT&T agreed to heighten its privacy and data protection protocols. The FCC pointed out that data stored in the cloud can become an easy target if mishandled.