You can claim up to $7,500 from AT&T's $177M data breach payouts - how to check your eligibility ASAP

AT&T, the telecommunications giant, has agreed to pay $177 million to settle two data breach cases. Individuals affected by these breaches are now eligible to file claims and receive up to $7,500 in compensation. The first breach occurred in 2015 and involved unauthorized access to customer information, while the second breach took place in 2018 and was caused by employees accessing customer accounts without authorization. Eligible individuals can file a claim by visiting the settlement website and providing information such as their name, address, and details about the data breach they were affected by. The deadline to submit a claim is May 14, 2023. It is important to note that the total amount of the settlement will be divided among all eligible claimants, so the actual payout amount may be less than the maximum of $7,500 per person. Nonetheless, this settlement represents a significant opportunity for those impacted by these data breaches to receive some compensation for the inconvenience and potential harm they may have experienced.