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AT&T to Pay $177 Million in Data Breach Settlement

6/26/2025

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AT&T is set to pay $177 million in a class-action settlement over data breaches from 2019 and 2024, affecting millions.
A federal judge has granted preliminary approval, with notifications beginning on August 4 and claims due by November 18.
Customers impacted can claim up to $5,000 for the 2019 breach and $2,500 for the 2024 breach.
While AT&T denies any wrongdoing, the settlement aims to mitigate litigation expenses. A final approval hearing is scheduled for December 3.

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AT&T is set to pay $177 million in a class-action settlement over data breaches from 2019 and 2024, affecting millions.
A federal judge has granted preliminary approval, with notifications beginning on August 4 and claims due by November 18.
Customers impacted can claim up to $5,000 for the 2019 breach and $2,500 for the 2024 breach.
While AT&T denies any wrongdoing, the settlement aims to mitigate litigation expenses. A final approval hearing is scheduled for December 3.