AT&T to Pay $177 Million to Data Breach Victims: Here's How to Check if You Were Affected

In a move that marks a significant step towards transparency and accountability, AT&T is set to pay $177 million to customers affected by two major data breaches. These breaches, which exposed sensitive personal information of millions of current and former AT&T customers, have left many wondering how their data was compromised.

Following these incidents, AT&T faced multiple class action lawsuits alleging inadequate protection of customer data. Now, a US District Judge has granted preliminary approval to a settlement resolving these lawsuits. This settlement offers an opportunity for affected customers to receive compensation for the harm caused by these breaches.

The projected timeline for the claims process is as follows:
Check if your data was exposed: To find out how to claim, watch for official notifications from AT&T or check the settlement website once it launches. A valuable tool in this process is Malwarebytes' easy, free Digital Footprint Portal. With just a few clicks, you can use this tool to see if your data was exposed in the AT&T breach.

Using the Malwarebytes Digital Footprint Portal is straightforward: simply click the button below, enter your email address, and follow the prompts on the screen. When you get your results, you'll see a pink bubble with the words "Exposed on AT&T" if your information was affected in the breach. If you see a green bubble, then your data was not exposed.

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