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<h1>AT&T Data Breach $177 Million Settlement: How Impacted Consum=
ers Can Claim Money</h1>
ers Can Claim Money</h1>
<p>
AT&T has reached a <strong>$177 million settlement</strong>=
over two recent data breaches that exposed sensitive consumer information,=
including Social Security numbers and call records. Millions of former and=
current customers may be eligible for compensation.
If you were impacted, you have until <strong>December 18</strong&=
gt; to submit a claim.
over two recent data breaches that exposed sensitive consumer information,=
including Social Security numbers and call records. Millions of former and=
current customers may be eligible for compensation.
If you were impacted, you have until <strong>December 18</strong&=
gt; to submit a claim.
</p>
<h2>What Data Breaches are Covered?</h2>
<p>
The settlement covers <strong>two separate breaches</strong> im=
pacting AT&T customers:
pacting AT&T customers:
</p>
<ol>
<li>
<strong>First Breach (March 2024):</strong> Custo=
mer data from <em>2019 or earlier</em> was released on the &quo=
t;dark web." Roughly 7.6 million current and 65.4 million former accou=
nt holders were affected, with leaked data including Social Security number=
s
and account passcodes.
mer data from <em>2019 or earlier</em> was released on the &quo=
t;dark web." Roughly 7.6 million current and 65.4 million former accou=
nt holders were affected, with leaked data including Social Security number=
s
and account passcodes.
</li>
<li>
<strong>Second Breach (May=96October 2022, Jan. 2, 2023=
):</strong> Nearly all AT&T customers=92 call and text records du=
ring this time window were illegally downloaded via a third-party cloud pla=
tform. The compromised data included phone numbers and call details
(but not the actual content or additional personally identifiable informat=
ion).
):</strong> Nearly all AT&T customers=92 call and text records du=
ring this time window were illegally downloaded via a third-party cloud pla=
tform. The compromised data included phone numbers and call details
(but not the actual content or additional personally identifiable informat=
ion).
</li>
</ol>
<h2>Who is Eligible, and What Can You Get?</h2>
<ul>
<li>
<strong>Up to $5,000:</strong> Customers affected=
by the first breach.
by the first breach.
</li>
<li>
<strong>Up to $2,500:</strong> Customers affected=
by the second breach.
by the second breach.
</li>
<li>
<strong>Overlap settlement class:</strong> If you=
=92re impacted by both breaches, you may qualify for payments from both set=
tlement funds.
=92re impacted by both breaches, you may qualify for payments from both set=
tlement funds.
</li>
</ul>
<p>
Final settlement amounts depend on the number of claims, each person’s docu=
mented losses, and remaining funds after legal fees. The settlement awaits =
final approval in January 2026.
mented losses, and remaining funds after legal fees. The settlement awaits =
final approval in January 2026.
</p>
<h2>How to File Your Claim</h2>
<p>
Eligible customers can file claims <strong>online</strong> or b=
y <strong>mail</strong> until <strong>December 18, 2025&l=
t;/strong>.
y <strong>mail</strong> until <strong>December 18, 2025&l=
t;/strong>.
</p>
<p>
Visit the official administrator=92s site: <a href=3D"https://www.t=
elecomdatasettlement.com/" rel=3D"nofollow noopener" target=
=3D"_blank"><strong>TelecomDataSettlement.com</strong=
></a> for more details, to check your eligibility, and to submit y=
our claim.
elecomdatasettlement.com/" rel=3D"nofollow noopener" target=
=3D"_blank"><strong>TelecomDataSettlement.com</strong=
></a> for more details, to check your eligibility, and to submit y=
our claim.
</p>
<p>
Class members can also opt out or object to the settlement by <strong>=
;November 17</strong>.
;November 17</strong>.
</p>
<h2>AT&T Statement</h2>
<blockquote>
=93We have agreed to this settlement to avoid the expense and uncertainty o=
f protracted litigation,=94 AT&T stated, reaffirming their commitment t=
o protecting customer data and privacy.
f protracted litigation,=94 AT&T stated, reaffirming their commitment t=
o protecting customer data and privacy.
</blockquote>
<h3>Key Dates</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Claim Deadline:</strong> December 18, =
2025</li>
2025</li>
<li><strong>Final Approval Hearing:</strong> Janua=
ry 15, 2026</li>
ry 15, 2026</li>
<li><strong>Objection/Opt-Out Deadline:</strong> N=
ovember 17, 2025</li>
ovember 17, 2025</li>
</ul>
<p>
For more information or assistance with your claim, visit <a href=3D&quo=
t;https://www.telecomdatasettlement.com/" rel=3D"nofollow noopene=
r" target=3D"_blank">the settlement administrator=92s web=
site</a>.
t;https://www.telecomdatasettlement.com/" rel=3D"nofollow noopene=
r" target=3D"_blank">the settlement administrator=92s web=
site</a>.
</p>
<p>
<em>Source: <a href=3D"https://abc7.com/post/att-data-breach-=
177-million-settlement-how-consumers-can-claim-money/18156733/" rel=3D=
"nofollow noopener" target=3D"_blank">ABC7 Los Angel=
es</a></em>
177-million-settlement-how-consumers-can-claim-money/18156733/" rel=3D=
"nofollow noopener" target=3D"_blank">ABC7 Los Angel=
es</a></em>
</p>