Comcast reports data breach affecting 230,000 customers in ransomware attack
Comcast has confirmed a data breach stemming from a ransomware attack on a former debt collection partner, compromising personal information of over 237,000 customers from 2021. The exposed data includes names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. Comcast is notifying affected individuals, offering free identity theft protection for at least 12 months, and advising vigilance against fraud.