WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – AT&T customers could soon receive payments worth thousands of dollars as part of a $177 million class action settlement connected to a data breach.
The company is accused of failing to have proper cybersecurity measures after customers’ personal information was leaked in 2024. A judge approved the settlement this month. Eligible AT&T customers could get payments of up to $5,000.
AT&T says its customers’ information was posted on the dark web after two data breaches in 2024. The company denies any wrongdoing.
Payment amounts
Customers with a documented loss that occurred in or after 2019 are eligible for up to $5,000. Losses on or after April 14, 2024, are eligible for up to $2,500…