ADT says some subscriber addresses, phone numbers stolen in cyber attack

By Steve Gelsi

No banking or credit card information was included in the theft

ADT Inc. said Thursday a small percentage of its customers email addresses, phone number and postal addresses were stolen in a recent cybersecurity breach.

The security company that provides residential and small business electronic security, fire protection, and other related alarm monitoring services throughout the United States said it took prompt steps to shut down unauthorized access to databases of customer order information.

The company said it has no reason to believe any banking or credit card information was included in the theft, nor were customers' home security systems affected.

ADT (ADT) continues to investigate the incident with third-party cybersecurity specialists.

ADT's stock was up 2.4% on Thursday, as the broad equities market advanced.

-Steve Gelsi

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08-08-24 1050ET

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