AT&T Agrees to $177 Million Settlement Over Data Breaches Affecting 7.6M Current, 65.4M Former Customers With Up to $5,000 Payouts

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Updated Jul 5, 2025, 06:25 PM

AT&T has agreed to a $177 million settlement related to two major data breaches that compromised the personal information of millions of current and former customers. The breaches, confirmed in March 2024, exposed sensitive data including Social Security numbers for approximately 7.6 million current account holders and 65.4 million former account holders. The settlement, which has received preliminary court approval, allows eligible customers to file claims for compensation. Those who can demonstrate "fairly traceable" losses may receive payouts of up to $5,000. The company is expected to begin distributing payments to affected individuals soon, with detailed information available on eligibility and the claims process.

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If you were impacted by a pair of massive data breaches that targeted AT&T customers, you could be in line to receive part of a settlement totaling $177 million that recently received preliminary approval in court.