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AT&T Settles $177M Class Action Over Data Breaches

12/4/2025

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Summary

Story summary

AT&T's $177 million class action settlement sets December 18, 2025, as the claim deadline for two 2024 data breaches affecting over 7 million current and 65 million former customers.
The two 2024 breaches exposed personal information and included illegal downloads of call and text records.
Eligible customers may receive up to $7,500, and claims can be filed online or by mail with details on the settlement website or via 833-890-4930.

History

Historical Context

AT&T's history of data security issues dates back to 2014, when the FTC fined the company $25 million for failing to protect customer data. In 2024, a significant breach exposed personal information of 72 million customers, prompting investigations and renewed scrutiny. These incidents reflect ongoing vulnerabilities in corporate data management and may lead to stricter privacy regulations in the future.

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Story summary

AT&T's $177 million class action settlement sets December 18, 2025, as the claim deadline for two 2024 data breaches affecting over 7 million current and 65 million former customers.
The two 2024 breaches exposed personal information and included illegal downloads of call and text records.
Eligible customers may receive up to $7,500, and claims can be filed online or by mail with details on the settlement website or via 833-890-4930.

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