Iranian Group Claims AT&T Cyber Attack Amidst Service Outage

• •APT Iran claims responsibility for AT&T outage, but AT&T cites cable theft as the cause.
• •Over 7,000 households in Texas experienced service disruptions across multiple cities.
• •No evidence of a cyberattack has been confirmed by AT&T or independent sources.

On September 9, 2026, an Iranian group known as APT Iran claimed responsibility for an AT&T internet outage affecting over 7,000 households in Texas. However, AT&T attributed the outage to attempted cable theft, denying any cyberattack. The outage primarily impacted cities including Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. APT Iran's claims surfaced after reports of service disruptions, suggesting they may have exploited the situation to assert their capabilities. AT&T confirmed that services were restored by September 6, 2026, and continues to monitor its network. No evidence has been provided to substantiate the hacking claims, and AT&T has not confirmed any data breach or customer impact. The situation remains under scrutiny as the Iranian group threatens further actions against U.S. infrastructure.