AT&T customers are getting surprise password change alerts, but don’t panic yet
Woke up to a surprise AT&T password change notification today? You're far from alone
Numerous AT&T subscribers have reported receiving password change emails and texts early this morning, sparking alarm among customers. Several notifications seem to have been sent simultaneously. However, it remains uncertain whether any accounts have actually been compromised at this time. After reaching out to AT&T for confirmation, we await their response.
Among the many emails that can bring unexpected distress are those announcing a boss's restructuring plans, a rent increase from a landlord, or troubling news from a family member. Regrettably, the surprise "your password has been updated" notification has joined that list. This morning, numerous AT&T users awoke to such emails, though the situation might not be as dire as it initially appears.
Reports have surfaced on Reddit's AT&T sub, revealing that users are receiving messages from the carrier in the early hours of the morning, both via text and email, informing them of a recent password change.
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