AT&T Data Breach Settlement: What You Need to Know
Consumers affected by two major data breaches at AT&T have just over a month left to file for a share of the $177 million settlement. The breach, which occurred in 2022 and 2024, exposed sensitive information from millions of customers, including Social Security numbers, call records, and more.
The company has agreed to settle the lawsuits without admitting any wrongdoing. Instead, it claims that the breaches were "unforeseeable" and the result of third-party vulnerabilities. Despite this, AT&T is providing a significant payout to affected consumers in an effort to avoid protracted litigation.
Eligible customers can receive up to $5,000 for the first breach and up to $2,500 for the second breach, depending on their losses documented by the settlement administrator. However, final payment amounts will vary depending on the number of claims received and added costs like attorney fees.
Consumers have until December 18th to file a claim online or by mail. The deadline is subject to change, and consumers can opt-out or make an objection before November 17th. To learn more about the settlement, visit the website of Kroll Settlement Administration, the administrator handling the claims.
AT&T's decision to settle comes after millions of customers were notified that their sensitive information was compromised in these breaches. The company has promised to continue protecting customer data and ensuring their trust in the company.
Consumers affected by two major data breaches at AT&T have just over a month left to file for a share of the $177 million settlement. The breach, which occurred in 2022 and 2024, exposed sensitive information from millions of customers, including Social Security numbers, call records, and more.
The company has agreed to settle the lawsuits without admitting any wrongdoing. Instead, it claims that the breaches were "unforeseeable" and the result of third-party vulnerabilities. Despite this, AT&T is providing a significant payout to affected consumers in an effort to avoid protracted litigation.
Eligible customers can receive up to $5,000 for the first breach and up to $2,500 for the second breach, depending on their losses documented by the settlement administrator. However, final payment amounts will vary depending on the number of claims received and added costs like attorney fees.
Consumers have until December 18th to file a claim online or by mail. The deadline is subject to change, and consumers can opt-out or make an objection before November 17th. To learn more about the settlement, visit the website of Kroll Settlement Administration, the administrator handling the claims.
AT&T's decision to settle comes after millions of customers were notified that their sensitive information was compromised in these breaches. The company has promised to continue protecting customer data and ensuring their trust in the company.
but like, how did this even happen again?! 
third-party vulnerabilities, yeah right? anyway, i guess it's better that they're paying out consumers instead of dragging this out in court. anyone got any tips on how to file a claim online or is it super complicated? 
btw, december 18th deadline is super tight, hope people don't get left behind 
I'm so tired of big corps settling for $$$ instead of taking responsibility for their mess! Like, $177 million is a lot, but it's not like AT&T just decided to sweep this under the rug on its own. They knew about the breaches and chose to settle rather than fight the lawsuits. It's kinda shady 
. Anyone else think we deserve more transparency or accountability from these companies?
? And what's with the $177 million settlement? That's a lot of money! 
, but it's all so overwhelming 
its not fair that ppl gotta deal with all this stress cuz of the breach... but hey at least they're giving out some $$$ 
and i think thats a good move for them to settle instead of fighting it in court 
that AT&T is taking responsibility for those massive data breaches! Did you know that the average person's data was exposed 3.8 times more often than they think? 
According to a report, "most individuals were affected by multiple breaches," with some people exposed over 10 times! 
That's crazy talk! 
. The fact that eligible customers can get up to $5,000 for the first breach is a nice consolation prize 
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. I mean, who doesn't love getting a fat check for being an unwitting participant in AT&T's massive data breach? It's like they're saying "sorry not sorry" but with more money 
. It just means they dodged a bullet and avoided having to take full responsibility for their mess. And let's be real, who needs accountability when you can just write a fat check and move on? 
anyway, i feel bad for all the ppl whose info got leaked. $5k tho? it's a decent chunk of change, but idk how many ppl actually qualify for that 
. It's like, you're trusting a company with your most sensitive stuff and they just let it slip through the cracks 
. But, on the bright side, I guess this settlement is kinda like a wake-up call for companies to be more careful with our data 
. It's also making consumers realize that even when we think we're protected, things can still go wrong 
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. Like, okay, AT&T, sure, we'll give you some cash to shut up and move on, but this is a huge slap in the face for all the customers who got hacked 
Can't they just make it easier for people to get their money back without having to jump through hoops? Ugh, corporate greed at its finest 
or worse if you had to pay for identity theft protection services too