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Comcast Cyber Attack Impacts 237,000+ Users Personal Data

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Comcast Cable Communications LLC has reported that over 237,000 users’ data has been compromised.

The breach, which occurred on February 14, 2024, was discovered on July 17, 2024, and has raised concerns about the company’s cybersecurity measures.

Details of the Breach

The breach was identified by office of the Maine Attorney General, as an external system hacking incident involving Financial Business and Consumer Solutions, Inc. (FBCS), a company associated with Comcast.

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The compromised information includes personal identifiers such as names and other sensitive data.

This incident marks Comcast’s third data breach notification within a year, following previous breaches reported in December 2023 and January 2024. 

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Michael Borgia, a Davis Wright Tremaine LLP partner, and outside counsel for Comcast, submitted the breach notification. The breach affected 237,703 individuals, including 22 Maine residents.

Despite the relatively small number of Maine residents affected, state regulations necessitate consumer reporting agency notifications if more than 1,000 residents are impacted.

Consumer Notification and Protection

Comcast has taken steps to notify affected consumers through written communication sent out on August 16, 2024.

The company offers complimentary identity theft protection services for 12 months through CyEx Identity Defense Complete.

This service includes credit and identity monitoring to help mitigate potential risks arising from the data breach. 

The company has emphasized its commitment to safeguarding customer information and is working to enhance its cybersecurity measures to prevent future incidents.

However, this latest breach adds to growing concerns about the frequency and impact of cyber attacks on major corporations.

The repeated breaches at Comcast highlight the ongoing challenges companies face in protecting customer data against sophisticated cyber threats.

As cybercriminals evolve their tactics, businesses must invest in robust security infrastructures and employee training programs to safeguard sensitive information. 

Regulatory bodies may scrutinize Comcast’s response to these incidents, potentially leading to stricter compliance requirements for data protection.

Meanwhile, affected customers are advised to remain vigilant for any signs of identity theft or fraudulent activity and utilize the protection services offered.

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Divya
Divya
Divya is a Senior Journalist at GBhackers covering Cyber Attacks, Threats, Breaches, Vulnerabilities and other happenings in the cyber world.

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