AT&T users impacted by data breaches could be entitled to up to $7,500 after a major class action settlement.

The $177 million settlement stems from two lawsuits which alleged that AT&T failed to adequately protect customer information, which was exposed in two separate data breaches in 2024.

Newsweek contacted AT&T via email on Friday outside of regular working hours.

Why It Matters

The settlement underscores the ongoing risks of data breaches and the importance of companies protecting sensitive customer information.

What To Know

AT&T users filed two lawsuits against the telecommunications company over data breaches that exposed their personal information, which were later consolidated.

AT&T agreed to the settlement without admitting any wrongdoing in the handling of customers’

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