AT&T customer? You might get a cut of $177 million data breach settlement
Briefly

AT&T customers may be eligible for cash compensation following a class action settlement related to two major data breaches. One breach dates back to 2019 or earlier, while the other occurred in 2024. AT&T has denied responsibility but agreed to a preliminary settlement of $149 million for affected customers. Notifications about eligibility will start to be sent out on August 4, though the individual compensation amounts have yet to be determined.
If you qualify, you will receive compensation for your data exposure as AT&T has agreed to pay $149 million for the first settlement class.
The settlement offers a form of restitution to customers whose data was compromised, even as AT&T denies responsibility for the breaches.
Settlement notices will begin distribution on August 4, and affected customers will have to file claims once a website is available.
AT&T has reserved $149 million for the class action settlement, but the exact amount per individual remains uncertain until claims are processed.
Read at ZDNET
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