AT&T Wireless Service Outage

SOURCE abcnews.go.com
AT&T restores wireless service after a temporary disruption caused by a software update. The outage was not due to a cyberattack but an incorrect process during network expansion. Authorities are investigating, and other carriers reported normal operations. No indication of malicious activity according to cybersecurity agencies.

Key Points

  • AT&T outage caused by a software update gone wrong
  • Investigation ongoing by FBI, DHS, and other agencies
  • CISA reports no indications of malicious activity
  • Verizon and T-Mobile networks unaffected

Pros

  • AT&T was able to restore wireless service to all affected customers
  • No indication of a cyberattack or malicious activity

Cons

  • Customers experienced service interruptions during the outage