The companysaidthe breach did not expose payment or banking information, nor did it affect its consumer credit database.
Experian said it took immediate action upon finding the breach: it secured the serverand initiated a comprehensive investigation.
It has also notified both U.S. and international law enforcement.
Experian North Americas parent company, Experian is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
We take privacy very seriously and we understand that this news is both stressful and frustrating.
Taking responsibility for the breach, Experian said its in the process of notifying customers who may be affected.
According to a T-Mobile spokesman, both existing and former customers would receive letters next week.
The company is providing two years of credit monitoring and identity protection services through Experians Protect My ID program.
Any T-Mobile customers, irrespective of whether they were affected, can take advantage of the offer.
An Experian spokesman said the fraud resolution service would be available for as long as customers require it.
T-Mobile CEO John Legere warned his customers in a tweet, blog post and frequently asked questions page.
However, he did not offer much insight into the attack beyond what was already provided by Experian.
source: www.techworm.net
