You've Got a Month Left to Claim a Share of AT&T's Massive $177 Million Settlement

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Millions of AT&T customers had their personal information exposed by a pair of data breaches that weren't acknowledged until 2024. Now, the company has been ordered to pay out $177 million in a settlement, and affected customers could be owed up to $7,500.

For all the procrastinators out there, a court just did you a huge favor and extended the deadline. You now have until Dec. 18, 2025, to submit your claim.

If you were affected by one or even both of the breaches, you're eligible for a payout. But this could be ...