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Comcast to pay $1.5 million US fine after vendor data breach
The Federal Communications Commission imposed a $1.5 million penalty after a debt-collection vendor breach exposed data of 237,000 Comcast customers, leading to new vendor oversight requirements.
- On Monday, the FCC said Comcast will pay a $1.5 million fine after a vendor breach exposed personal data from 237,000 customers.
- Financial Business and Consumer Solutions , debt-collection vendor, suffered a 2024 data breach disclosed in August 2024 after filing for bankruptcy.
- The FCC noted that no Comcast systems were compromised, and Comcast said it `was not responsible for and has not conceded any wrongdoing in connection with this incident.`
- Comcast agreed to a compliance plan under the settlement, committing to new vendor oversight and said it remains committed to strengthening cybersecurity protections.
- Reported from Washington, the enforcement action noted the breach exposed personal information of Comcast internet, TV and home security customers.
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Comcast settles data breach probe for $1.5 million
The Comcast logo is seen on a retail store in Sacramento, California on July 3, 2015. (Photo: Matthew Keys/Graphic: The Desk) The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reached an agreement with Comcast that involves a voluntary $1.5 million payment to settle a probe over a data breach involving a former vendor. The agreement resolves an investigation launched by the FCC last year after a now-defunct company called Financial Business and Co…
Comcast to Pay $1.5 Million US Fine After Vendor Data Breach
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Comcast to pay $1.5 million fine after vendor data breach exposed personal information of 237,000 current and former customers - Federal Communications Commission
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