What happened?
The website of phone and broadband company TalkTalk was hacked by cybercriminals in October 2015
What data was stolen?
Names, addresses, email addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers and credit card/bank details could have been accessed in an unencrypted form
How many people are affected?
Potentially all 4 million of Talk Talk's customers
How is Talk Talk affected?
Talk Talk has conceded that it could face a compensation bill running into millions
What should I do?
If you're a customer, Talk Talk recommends you:
- Watch your accounts and report any unusual activity.
- Check your credit report with the main credit agencies.
- Never give out your bank details, passwords or pin number over the phone.
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