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Trump Mobile investigating potential exposure of would-be customers’ personal information
Phone company launched by Donald Trump’s family says names and contact details appear to be affected, but not credit card or banking information
TL;DR
- Trump Mobile is investigating a potential security flaw on its website.
- The flaw may have exposed the personal details of an estimated 27,000 people who sought to buy a smartphone.
- Affected information includes full names, email addresses, mailing addresses, order identifiers, and mobile phone numbers.
- Trump Mobile stated that payment card information, banking details, Social Security numbers, or call records were not affected.
- The company is working with independent cybersecurity professionals and has implemented additional safeguards.
- An Australian programmer reportedly discovered and reported the issue to Trump Mobile.
- The discovery coincides with Trump Mobile beginning to distribute its T1 smartphones after delays.
- The company initially promised to manufacture phones in the US, but this was later changed.