Possible T-Mobile Hack
Based on information posted to the Full Disclosure mailing list, somone or a group of hackers is attempting to sell information on T-Mobile and its customer base. http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Jun/0062.html This has also been picked up and briefly mentioned on SANS http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=6526 There is also an article over at Liquid Matrix http://www.liquidmatrix.org/blog/2009/06/06/t-mobile-hacked-possible-massive-breach-in-play/ Nothing has been confirmed yet from T-Mobile, based on the Liquid posting. [UPDATE FROM LIQUID MATRIX]: Today we received an official response from T-Mobile on this story. ( June 8, 2009 ) “The protection of our customers’ information, and the safety and security of our systems, is absolutely paramount at T-Mobile. Regarding the recent claim, we are fully investigating the matter. As is our standard practice, if there is any evidence that customer information has been compromised, we would inform those affected as soon as possible.”