The recent AT&T data breaches have led to a significant compensation settlement totaling $177 million. Affected customers from incidents in 2019 and 2024 may be entitled to this payout, with details on eligibility and claims now available.
Overview of Data Breaches
AT&T has faced major data breaches, particularly in 2019 and 2024. The 2019 breach affected over 70 million customers, revealing sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers and birth dates. The company publicly acknowledged this breach in March 2024, after discovering customer data on the dark web.
The 2024 breach was even more extensive, involving the exposure of phone records for approximately 100 million customers. Hackers accessed this data through AT&T’s cloud service, Snowflake, which was disclosed to the public in July 2024.
Settlements for Data Breaches
In June 2024, Judge Ada E. Brown approved a preliminary settlement related to these breaches. The agreement stipulates that the victims of the 2019 incident, referred to as “AT&T 1 Data Incident,” will share a $149 million payout. Victims of the 2024 breach, noted as “AT&T 2 Data Incident,” will share an additional $28 million.
Filing a Claim
Eligible customers can file claims to receive compensation by visiting the AT&T Settlement website managed by Kroll Settlement Administration. Participants must have their “Class Member ID,” which is typically provided via email.
- Claimants from both breaches can file claims in either category.
- The deadline for submitting claims is November 18, 2025.
Claim Procedures
If you do not have your Class Member ID, you can retrieve it by checking your email, including the spam folder, or contacting Kroll directly. Additionally, claims can be submitted online or via postal mail.
- Contact Kroll at 833-890-4930
- Mail claims to: AT&T Data Incident Settlement; c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC; P.O. Box 5324; New York, NY 10150-5324
Potential Compensation Amounts
Victims’ compensation amounts will depend on the number of claims filed. Estimated payouts are as follows:
- For the 2019 breach: up to $5,000 for those with documented losses
- For the 2024 breach: up to $2,500 for those proving losses
Individuals can apply for both class actions if affected by both breaches, potentially receiving up to $7,500, although specifics about combined payouts remain unclear.
Customers are encouraged to act quickly to ensure their eligibility for this substantial settlement as the deadline approaches.
