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Xfinity Customers Still Have Time to Claim a Part of Comcast's $117.5M Data Breach Settlement - CNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. The settlement claim period has been extended. Here's how to file before the Sept. 14 deadline. Current and former Xfinity customers have until Aug. 14, 2026 to file a claim in the data breach settlement. A cyberattack exposed the personal information of approximately 36 million Xfinity customers in October 2023. Now, Comcast has settled a class-action lawsuit related to the hack, agreeing to pay $117.5 million to people affected by the breach. The settlement is open for claims, and if you’re a current or former customer who received a breach notification from Comcast in December 2023, you may be eligible for a flat cash payment of around $50, or up to $10,000 if you can document losses tied to the breach. The deadline to file was initially Aug. 14, but it has since been extended to Sept. 14, 2026. Members of the settlement class who neglect to file a claim or dispute the settlement by the new Sep

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