Update 9:30 p.m. EST: T-Mobile now says “encrypted passwords” were included in the stolen data.
T-Mobile has reported that its cyber-security team “discovered and shut down an unauthorized access to certain information, including yours, and we promptly reported it to authorities.” In plain English, that means someone somewhere may have your personal information. Here’s everything you need to know about what may have been stolen and how to protect your account:
When did the attack take place?
Early in the morning on Monday, August 20, 2018.
