**News Report: T-Mobile Faces Legal Action over Massive Data Breach**

Telecommunications giant T-Mobile is under fire as Washington State files a lawsuit due to a 2021 data leak that exposed the personal information of up to 79 million customers globally, including almost 184,000 individuals in the state. The state alleges that T-Mobile failed to adequately protect the data of over 2 million Washingtonians, leaving them vulnerable to potential fraud and identity theft.

The lawsuit points out that the breach could have been prevented, emphasizing that T-Mobile neglected to address crucial cybersecurity vulnerabilities despite having had sufficient time to do so. The company’s lack of security monitoring further exacerbated the situation, as they remained uninformed about the breach until later.

Customers were reportedly misled by T-Mobile, with the suit claiming that the company downplayed the breach’s severity and withheld vital information from affected individuals. While notifying customers via text, T-Mobile omitted required details, especially for those whose sensitive information was compromised. The exposed data, including social security numbers, quickly surfaced on the dark web for sale.

As part of an agreement with the FCC, T-Mobile has agreed to pay over $15 million in penalties following a series of data breaches occurring between 2021 and 2023. Additionally, the company is mandated to enhance its cybersecurity infrastructure significantly and implement stronger identity and access management protocols.

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