Trump Mobile Breach May Have Exposed Data of More Than 3,600 People

What Was Leaked

Trump Mobile appears to have suffered a data breach that may have exposed the personal data of 3,615 people, according to reports from PCMag and Straight Arrow News. The leaked dataset reportedly includes names, home addresses, emails, phone numbers, and order information.

PCMag and Straight Arrow News contacted several individuals listed in the dataset, and those people confirmed that the leaked information was accurate. The data may also include people who never fully signed up for Trump Mobile. One person told PCMag that they never managed to set up their account but still provided the company with their email address and phone number. The dataset reportedly includes information related to Eric Brunnett, the chief information technology officer at The Trump Organization.

Who Is Behind the Breach

A hacking group called BYOD claimed responsibility for the potential breach. One member told PCMag that the group breached the phone service by installing a remote access trojan on an employee of Liberty Mobile, the carrier that powers Trump Mobile's network. The group also claims to have access to the backend of Trump Mobile's website, according to Straight Arrow News.

The Verge reached out to Trump Mobile with a request for comment but did not immediately hear back.

Sources: Theregister · theregister.com