You Could Get Up to $5K From AT&T's Data Breach Settlement: Find Out if You're Eligible

AT&T has agreed to a $13.5 million settlement over a data breach that affected millions of customers. The breach occurred in 2014 and 2015 when unauthorized third parties gained access to customers' personal information, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and driver's license numbers. The settlement allows eligible customers to claim up to $5,000 in compensation. To be eligible, customers must have been affected by the data breach and suffered verifiable financial losses or identity theft as a result. The claims process is set to open in the coming weeks, and customers will have a limited time to submit their claims. The settlement is still pending final court approval, but if approved, it will provide a significant payout to those impacted by the breach. This settlement highlights the importance of data security and the consequences companies face when they fail to protect their customers' information. Eligible AT&T customers should keep an eye out for the upcoming claims process to ensure they receive the compensation they are entitled to.