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AT&T Data Leak, Gmail's Epic Surprise, 2024 NCAA Showdown
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Centrist Chronicle
April 02, 2024
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AT&T, a leading telecommunications company, has proactively reset the passcodes of millions of its customers following the online exposure of a substantial set of data related to AT&T customer accounts, as first reported by TechCrunch.
This decisive action by AT&T came shortly after TechCrunch notified the company on Monday about the online disclosure, which included encrypted passcodes potentially vulnerable to unauthorized access to customer accounts.
Upon reviewing the data leak, a cybersecurity expert conveyed to TechCrunch that the encryption protecting the account passcodes was weak, allowing them to be easily cracked. Subsequently, TechCrunch communicated these concerns and the expert's analysis to AT&T, prompting the widespread passcode reset initiative.
Today marks the 20th anniversary of Google's renowned email service, Gmail, which is now utilized by approximately 1.2 billion individuals globally. Over the years, Gmail has evolved to become a core component of a broader array of applications.
Initially introduced on April 1, 2004, as a beta version available solely through invitations, Gmail officially opened its doors to the general public in 2007. The concept for Gmail was devised by Google's Paul Buchheit, who sought to address common grievances with existing email services, such as their slow performance, inadequate storage capacity, and inefficient search capabilities. Although Google's announcement of Gmail was initially perceived with skepticism due to its alignment with April Fools' Day — when Google had previously released fictitious products like Google Gulp — it eventually garnered widespread acclaim.
By 2012, Gmail had become the leading email provider globally, surpassing competitors like Outlook and Yahoo Mail. As per recent statistics, Gmail holds about a 30% share of the worldwide email client market, positioning it second to Apple, which commands a 58% market share.
The men's NCAA basketball tournament has reached its exhilarating climax with the Final Four teams confirmed yesterday. Top-seeded Purdue is slated to compete against the 11th-seeded NC State this Saturday at 6 pm ET on TBS in the upcoming showdowns. The action will continue as No. 1 Connecticut clashes with the fourth-seeded Alabama at 8:50 pm ET, also on TBS.
Connecticut, the reigning champions, have been formidable throughout the tournament, boasting a combined victory margin of 111 points against their opponents. On the other hand, Alabama is set to experience its inaugural Final Four appearance, following notable victories over top-seeded North Carolina and sixth-seeded Clemson. Purdue is eager to achieve redemption following last year's unexpected early exit, while NC State hopes to replicate the magic of its legendary 1983 underdog triumph.
In women's basketball, top-seeded South Carolina and the third-seeded NC State have secured their spots in the Final Four. The excitement continues with two more games scheduled for today, including a rematch of last year's championship between No. 1 Iowa's Caitlin Clark and No. 3 LSU's Angel Reese at 7 pm ET on ESPN. Their previous encounter saw LSU emerging victorious with a 102-85 score.