People walk past the front of a T-Mobile retail store on August 18, 2021 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) T-Mobile investigates yet another data breach, this one affecting 37 million accounts The telecom giant has suffered major breaches in the past resulting in FCC investigation into its data security practices. Jan 19, 2023 By Tonya Riley
NEW YORK, NY – T-Mobile store. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Most top mobile carriers retain geolocation data for two years on average, FCC findings show Ten of the top 15 mobile carriers offer no way for consumers to opt-out of geolocation data collection, according to responses to the agency. Aug 26, 2022 By Tonya Riley
A T-Mobile retail store at the Pentagon Row shopping district in August 2021 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Personal data from T-Mobile breach still spreading on dark web, state governments warn Attorneys general from New York, California and multiple other states issued alerts to consumers about the August 2021 T-Mobile incident. Mar 3, 2022 By Joe Warminsky
A worker climbs on a cellular communication tower. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) FCC wants to revamp data breach laws for telecom carriers The rule change could create additional reporting requirements for companies. Jan 12, 2022 By Tonya Riley
SIM cards. (Getty Images) The FCC wants to force phone carriers to guard against SIM-swapping scams SIM-swapping can lead to identity and financial fraud. Sep 30, 2021 By Tonya Riley
People walk past the front of a T-Mobile retail store on August 18, 2021 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) T-Mobile breach climbs to over 50 million people The breach has sparked lawmaker concern. Aug 20, 2021 By Tonya Riley
NEW YORK, NY – T-Mobile store. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) T-Mobile confirms breach exposed sensitive data of more than 40 million people The breach is the company's fifth since 2018. Aug 18, 2021 By Tonya Riley
T-Mobile in the Netherlands. (Photo by Niels Wenstedt/BSR Agency/Getty Images) T-Mobile investigates potentially massive breach of consumer data It would be the fifth data breach the company has suffered since 2018. Aug 16, 2021 By Tonya Riley
Exterior view of T Mobile signage is seen on May 22, 2021 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by RBL/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) SIM swapping victim alleges T-Mobile failed to stop $20,000 cryptocurrency scam The stolen funds would be worth $65,000 today, the suit claims. Jun 4, 2021 By Jeff Stone
(Mike Mozart / Flickr) T-Mobile: Breach exposed call information for some customers The company called the intrusion "malicious, unauthorized access," but did not release details about the suspected intruders or their methods. Jan 4, 2021 By Joe Warminsky