Windows 10: PC can’t connect to Internet, Can’t access PIN, Corrupted Files

LKP PLK · Feb 14, 2024

Hello, For the past few days I’ve been having issues with my PC. Late Sunday evening I went to log into my PC, but the login said it couldn’t find my PIN; this had happened to me before, so I retraced my previous steps and used the same steps to fix the issue as I did before. However, this time, when I logged in, I couldn’t access the Internet nor connect to it, and my Windows Diagnostic wasn’t properly working, and SFC keeps detecting corrupted files and fixes them, but nothing changes. I’ve tried everything: SFC, DISM I get an error 87 message, returning to a restore point it won’t extrac

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jcaswell · Feb 14, 2024

W10 can connect to wider internet but cannot access web pages

I have an odd issue with my W10 laptop linked to Sky broadband in the UK via wifi using a Sky router. The effect is that while I can actually access the internet (I can send and receive emails using Outlook and can connect to other machines using TeamViewer) I cannot access any web site (Google, BBC etc). There is no specific error message, merely that the access request timed out and a suggestion that it may be to do with proxy. I have tried the following:

Other systems (W10 and ios) can access web sites using the same Sky router (therefore probably not a router problem)

I have sent and received emails using Outlook, so the broadband connection is working (probably not a Sky problem)

I have tried two different browsers (Firefox and Edge), no connection (not a browser problem)

I am using Windows Defender and have:

Made sure that Firefox is in the list of allowed systems in its Firewall, no connection after a reboot

Turned off the Firewall and tried again - no connection

My next step will be to re-install Windows, but has anyone got any other suggestions? Could it be some sort of virus (I have carried out a complete virus check using Defender) So - any suggestions?

Brink · Feb 14, 2024

T-Mobile Shares Additional Information Regarding Ongoing Cyberattack

As we shared yesterday, we have been urgently investigating the highly sophisticated cyberattack against T-Mobile systems, and in an effort to keep our customers and other stakeholders informed we are providing the latest information we have on this event and some additional details:

Late last week we were informed of claims made in an online forum that a bad actor had compromised T-Mobile systems. We immediately began an exhaustive investigation into these claims and brought in world-leading cybersecurity experts to help with our assessment.

We then located and immediately closed the access point that we believe was used to illegally gain entry to our servers.

Yesterday, we were able to verify that a subset of T-Mobile data had been accessed by unauthorized individuals. We also began coordination with law enforcement as our forensic investigation continued.

While our investigation is still underway and we continue to learn additional details, we have now been able to confirm that the data stolen from our systems did include some personal information.

We have no indication that the data contained in the stolen files included any customer financial information, credit card information, debit or other payment information.

Some of the data accessed did include customers’ first and last names, date of birth, SSN, and driver’s license/ID information for a subset of current and former postpay customers and prospective T-Mobile customers.

Our preliminary analysis is that approximately 7.8 million current T-Mobile postpaid customer accounts’ information appears to be contained in the stolen files, as well as just over 40 million records of former or prospective customers who had previously applied for credit with T-Mobile. Importantly, no phone numbers, account numbers, PINs, passwords, or financial information were compromised in any of these files of customers or prospective customers.

As a result of this finding, we are taking immediate steps to help protect all of the individuals who may be at risk from this cyberattack. Communications will be issued shortly to customers outlining that T-Mobile is:

Immediately offering 2 years of free identity protection services with McAfee’s ID Theft Protection Service.

Recommending all T-Mobile postpaid customers proactively change their PIN by going online into their T-Mobile account or calling our Customer Care team by dialing 611 on your phone. This precaution is despite the fact that we have no knowledge that any postpaid account PINs were compromised.

Offering an extra step to protect your mobile account with our Account Takeover Protection capabilities for postpaid customers, which makes it harder for customer accounts to be fraudulently ported out and stolen.

Publishing a unique web page later on Wednesday for one stop information and solutions to help customers take steps to further protect themselves.

At this time, we have also been able to confirm approximately 850,000 active T-Mobile prepaid customer names, phone numbers and account PINs were also exposed. We have already proactively reset ALL of the PINs on these accounts to help protect these customers, and we will be notifying accordingly right away. No Metro by T-Mobile, former Sprint prepaid, or Boost customers had their names or PINs exposed.

We have also confirmed that there was some additional information from inactive prepaid accounts accessed through prepaid billing files. No customer financial information, credit card information, debit or other payment information or SSN was in this inactive file.

We take our customers’ protection very seriously and we will continue to work around the clock on this forensic investigation to ensure we are taking care of our customers in light of this malicious attack. While our investigation is ongoing, we wanted to share these initial findings even as we may learn additional facts through our investigation that cause the details above to change or evolve. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This communication includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “could” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include those related to the cybersecurity incident discussed above, such as our ability to assess and remedy the cybersecurity incident, and legal, reputational and financial risks resulting from this or other cybersecurity incidents and other risks and uncertainties associated with our business as described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
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Source: T-Mobile US, Inc. - T-Mobile Shares Additional Information Regarding Ongoing Cyberattack Investigation

allenying · Feb 14, 2024

at&t mms access point for internet data

i'm using a Nokia E66, american 3G version, with at&t wireless as my service provider

after using the setup wizard on the phone, the phone sets up access points for data transfer on the at&t network.

i choose not to have an unlimited data plan, but i do have unlimeted sms and mms.

to avoid using any pay per use data transfer, i've deleted all access points except at&t mms, and wlan.

i've recently noticed that when nokia web browser, nokia maps, google maps, gmail app, are connecting to the internet if i select at&t mms as the access point to use, they are all able to connect to the internet, and function normally. i haven't tested other
apps on my phone yet.

my question is, will at&t realize that the data being transferred aren't actual mms messages being sent back and forth? and then charge me for pay per use data transfer? or could this be a little loophole for data transfer?

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