Security company ADT disclosed in an SEC filing that hackers obtained “some limited customer information, including email addresses, phone numbers and postal addresses.” TechCrunch reports that ADT’s disclosure follows a seller on a cybercrime forum claiming last week that they had obtained more than 30,000 stolen ADT customer records.

  • TimeSquirrel
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    221 month ago

    Fun fact: I’m an electronic security tech. A widely known joke in the industry is that ADT stands for “Another Dumb Technician”. They like their lick-and-stick wireless sensor bullshit and can’t wire up and program a real panel.

  • Rhaedas
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    161 month ago

    "We’re sorry (we got caught). Here’s a free identity production scam to make you feel safe again.

    I begin to wonder if identity theft protection was the next big thing to get into after self storage. A bit of investment and then there’s very little upkeep, and the companies keep that demand rolling in.

  • sunzu
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    111 month ago

    What security are these clowns even providing?

  • FiveMacs
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    91 month ago
    • After it was already public knowledge

    Remember this when you cancel your useless ADT services