ShinyHunters adds Charter to trophy shelf after 4.9M customer records leak

The threat actor group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for a data breach at Charter Communications, leaking 4.9 million customer records. The stolen data includes names, addresses, and account information, marking the latest high-profile attack by the group known for targeting major corporations. Charter has not yet confirmed the breach or disclosed how the attackers gained access.

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