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AT&T Settles $177M Data Breach Claims for Millions

12/20/2025

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AT&T will pay a $177 million settlement to compensate customers after two data breaches in 2024.
The breaches exposed Social Security numbers and call records, affecting millions of AT&T customers.
AT&T denied wrongdoing but settled to avoid lengthy litigation.
Eligible customers can file claims online or by mail, with a December 18, 2025 deadline, and payouts may reach up to $7,500 for those affected by both breaches.

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Story summary

AT&T will pay a $177 million settlement to compensate customers after two data breaches in 2024.
The breaches exposed Social Security numbers and call records, affecting millions of AT&T customers.
AT&T denied wrongdoing but settled to avoid lengthy litigation.
Eligible customers can file claims online or by mail, with a December 18, 2025 deadline, and payouts may reach up to $7,500 for those affected by both breaches.