In recent years, instances of hackers breaching carrier databases and selling stolen information have become alarmingly common. T-Mobile, a major telecommunications provider, has faced these issues before and now finds itself in the spotlight once again.

Hackers are reportedly claiming to have accessed T-Mobile’s database and are attempting to sell sensitive customer data. According to a report from Cybernews, these hackers allege that they have compromised T-Mobile’s systems and obtained around 64 million customer records.

The information has allegedly been shared on a forum where such stolen data is typically sold. Cybernews analyzed a sample of this data and found that it includes full names, dates of birth, tax IDs, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, device IDs, cookie IDs, and IP addresses.

While the data may appear innocuous on its own, the potential for misuse in identity theft, financial fraud, and other criminal activities raises serious concerns. T-Mobile has denied that any breach has occurred, with a company representative stating that reports of such an incident are inaccurate.

The company claims to have reviewed the sample data and asserts that it does not pertain to T-Mobile or its customers. There is a possibility that T-Mobile’s statement could be valid; some of the leaked emails indeed match samples from previous breaches.

However, new data points have emerged that were not present in earlier leaks, making it difficult to confirm the data’s accuracy. T-Mobile is no stranger to data breaches.

Over the years, the company has suffered multiple attacks that resulted in stolen customer information. Consequently, T-Mobile faced significant fines, including a settlement of over $15 million.

Recently, the carrier has also been criticized for its customer service practices and has made headlines for requiring the use of its controversial T-Life app, further damaging its reputation.