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Comcast default ‘0000’ PIN allows unauthorized phone number transfers

Sourcehttps://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2019/03/05/comcast-security-nightmare-default-0000-pin-on-everybodys-account/

Parties InvolvedComcast,

Severity

Low

Disclosed PubliclyFebruary 28, 2019

Initial DiscoveryFebruary 24, 2019

Leaked InformationPhone Numbers Changed Without Permission

Attack VectorData Breach

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March 5, 2019

Comcast security nightmare: default ‘0000’ PIN on everybody’s account

Press Coveragehttps://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2019/03/05/comcast-security-nightmare-default-0000-pin-on-everybodys-account/