How AT&T customers can claim $7,500 from $177 million ‘dark web’ data breach settlement...
AT&T customers affected by data breaches in March and July 2024 have until December 18th to claim a portion of a $177 million settlement, potentially receiving up to $7,500.Summary
AT&T is facing a $177 million settlement following data breaches that occurred on March 30, 2024, and July 12, 2024, impacting 7.6 million current and 65.4 million former customers, including the compromise of Social Security numbers. While AT&T denies wrongdoing, they’ve agreed to the settlement to avoid further litigation. Affected customers can claim compensation, with those impacted by both breaches potentially receiving up to $7,500. Claimants can receive up to $5,000 or $2,500 based on the breach and documented losses, or a tiered cash payment depending on whether their Social Security number was compromised. The deadline to submit a claim is December 18th, and forms can be submitted online or by mail. The settlement also includes up to 24 months of credit monitoring for class members.
(Source：The Sun U.S Edition)