ADT Reports Data Breach Exposing Customer Information
Home security company ADT confirmed a cybersecurity incident that compromised customer names, phone numbers and addresses.

ADT, one of the nation's largest home security companies, has confirmed a data breach that exposed customer personal information including names, phone numbers, and addresses.
The cybercrime group known as ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for the incident, asserting they obtained millions of customer records from the company's systems. ADT acknowledged the breach in a statement but has not independently verified the scope of records claimed by the attackers.
The compromised information appears limited to basic contact details and does not include more sensitive data such as financial information or security system details, according to initial reports. ADT has not disclosed the total number of affected customers or provided a timeline for when the breach occurred.
ShinyHunters is a known cybercriminal organization that has previously targeted various companies and claimed responsibility for stealing large databases of user information. The group typically seeks to sell stolen data on underground markets.
ADT serves millions of residential and business customers across the United States with security monitoring and alarm services. The company has stated it is investigating the incident and working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to assess the full impact of the breach.