AT&T Is Paying Out $177 Million for Data Breaches. Learn Who's Eligible and How to File a Claim

AT&T is paying out $177 million to settle two separate data breach cases. The settlement covers individuals affected by data breaches that occurred between 2013 and 2014, and between 2018 and 2019. Eligible individuals can claim up to $7,500 if they can demonstrate that they suffered financial harm or identity theft as a result of the breaches. The claim filing period is open until November 20, 2023. The first breach involved unauthorized access to customer information, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and driver's license numbers. The second breach allowed unauthorized access to customer account information, including names, phone numbers, and billing addresses. AT&T has agreed to strengthen its data security measures as part of the settlement. Affected customers are encouraged to file a claim to receive compensation for the inconvenience and potential harm caused by the data breaches.