-
The final deadline for affected individuals to claim their portion of the AT&T settlement fund is December 18th, 2025. The company noted that users must submit claims before this due date online.
-
All eligible existing and former AT&T clients may be eligible for compensation, with a possible maximum cashout of $7,500 for individuals impacted by both covered data breaches and who can prove their losses.
-
The breach settlement covers millions of customers affected by two separate cyber breaches—the first in March 2024 and the second in July 2024.
The time is quickly running out for millions of existing and past AT&T clients who may be qualified to claim a part of the staggering $177 million fine settlement emerging from two significant cyber attacks. After months of legal actions, a court-extended final date for affected subscribers to submit a claim and obtain their compensation.
According to a recent report, individuals who fail to comply will miss the chance to claim funds connected to the leaking of extremely sensitive details. These details span from account passwords to house addresses and Social Security numbers, which puts customers at risk of financial loss and identity theft. This incident highlights the ongoing threat to consumer data we have seen in other recent breaches, like the alleged hack of the Samsung Healthcare Unit, where sensitive data was offered for sale on the dark web.
The Race Against the December 18 Final Date
The $177 million fund was set to settle lawsuits emerging from two different digital security attacks. According to a recent report, the first attack dated back to 2019, which comprised crucial and sensitive personally identifiable information (PII). The second, more recent case exposed the text and call records of AT&T customers to threat actors.
However, the technology giant noted that users should first confirm their eligibility across both attacks, as the possible payment significantly depends on the class they fall into and the extent of the data exposure.
According to AT&T, users can claim up to a maximum payout of $7,500 for “overlap” clients who can provide proof of financial losses due to the attacks.
On the other hand, individuals who cannot provide documentation of losses can access it via tiered cash payments. Notably, customers who suffered Social Security number exposures stand a chance to receive the highest payments.
It’s worth noting that this tight window marks the second extension for affected customers, and the firm has stated that the administrator will not accept or process any late submissions.
Verifying Eligibility and Claiming Your Payout
Millions of AT&T clients who had accounts between 2019 and 2024 may be qualified to claim the payment. However, the firm noted that claimants must submit a form to get their cashouts.
Notably, individuals whom Kroll Settlement Administration officially contacted must file the claim using the unique Class Member ID provided to them.
Also, people who didn’t receive a notice from the firm but believe the data hacks affected them should still check their eligibility right away.
Individuals can also visit the official settlement portal, which provides important forms and details. The firm noted that it is only through this process that individuals will be able to obtain their compensation. Interested and affected individuals can verify or submit their claim on the official settlement site.
