Verizon denies that a database offered for sale on a public forum contains real customer records, describing it as old data not connected to the company or its users.Verizon denies
Verizon denies that a database offered for sale on a public forum contains real customer records, describing it as old data not connected to the company or its users.

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Verizon denies data breach

A report by cybersecurity researchers at SafetyDetectives found a forum post advertising a database labeled "Verizon USA" with over 61 million records. The listing claimed the data was 3.1 gigabytes in CSV or JSON format and included sample screenshots of personal information fields.

Verizon told TechRadar it reviewed the postings and dismissed the data as old information recycled from forums. The company insists it has no link to its systems or customers and rejects any claim of a new breach.


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