U.S. authorities have indicted two men for their involvement in a significant data breach affecting AT&T and over 150 other corporations. The indictment details how the suspects allegedly hacked into cloud platforms, including those used by major companies, leading to the theft of approximately 50 billion records. The hackers are also accused of extorting $2.5 million from three victims. The Justice Department's charges highlight the increasing threat posed by cybercriminals targeting sensitive data across various industries, including tax preparation firms.