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Frontier Communications, a prominent U.S. telecom provider, is in the process of restoring its systems following a cyberattack that targeted some of its IT infrastructure. The breach, detected on April 14, 2024, prompted Frontier to take proactive measures by partially shutting down affected systems to prevent further unauthorized access. While the company has not disclosed the exact nature of the data compromised, it has acknowledged that some personally identifiable information (PII) was accessed by the cybercriminals. Despite the operational disruptions caused by the incident, Frontier has contained the breach and restored its core IT systems. However, mobile apps provided by Frontier are currently unavailable, displaying a warning message upon launch. Internal communications indicate that a network outage on Tuesday morning affected various wholesale sites and platforms, impacting customer-facing services and tools. Frontier is actively investigating the incident with the assistance of cybersecurity experts and has notified law enforcement authorities. Despite customer reports of continued service disruptions and difficulties in reaching support, Frontier remains confident that the incident will not have a significant impact on its financial standing or operational performance. In response to the breach, Frontier has implemented security measures to safeguard its systems and prevent future incidents. Customers are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their personal information.