# AT&T May Owe You $5,000: How to Get Your Cut of the $177 Million Data Breach Settlement

In a recent development that may bring relief to millions of AT&T subscribers, a US district judge in Texas has given preliminary approval to a settlement worth $177 million related to two major data breaches suffered by the telecommunications giant. The breach settlement fund consists of $149 million for a 2019 data leak and $28 million for a separate incident involving a hacker breaching AT&T's account with cloud storage provider Snowflake in April 2024.

The 2019 data leak allowed cybercriminals to exploit the stolen information for years, compromising the personal details of millions of users, including their names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth. This breach led to an outpouring of class-action lawsuits, alleging that AT&T had failed to safeguard its customers' data.

The 2024 incident involved a hacker breaching AT&T's account with Snowflake, granting unauthorized access to call and text records for nearly all customers. Another round of class-action lawsuits followed, but law enforcement arrested the two alleged hackers involved in the breach, averting any claims that AT&T had neglected its corporate duties.

Now, current and former subscribers are eligible for part of the $177 million payout from the settlement, which may provide them with compensation for the compromised data. Here's how to get your share:

### Getting Started

If you think you're affected by one or both breaches, check your spam folders for an email from Kroll Settlement Administration LLC (via attsettlement@e.emailksa.com), which will include the class member ID needed to file a claim.

Alternatively, if you haven't received anything about the settlement yet, use the contact form on the settlement website or call (833) 890-4930 to double-check your eligibility.

### Claiming Your Share

Those impacted by either breach can submit a claim for one of two payouts. The amount awarded will depend on the number of people submitting claims and what type of data was compromised.

* **2019 Breach (AT&T 1 Settlement Class)**: Submit a claim with any of your personal documents, such as identification or records from a government agency. * **2024 Breach (AT&T 2 Settlement Class)**: If you're eligible for the second payout, submit a separate claim with documentation that supports your loss.

### Important Deadlines

To avoid missing out on the opportunity to receive compensation, make sure to:

* Submit your claim form online at the settlement website by **November 18, 2025**. * Proactively opt out of the settlement class by **October 17, 2025**, in order to keep your right to bring any other lawsuit against AT&T relating to these hacks.

If you're not satisfied with the terms of this settlement, write to the court by October 17, 2025, to object or request to speak at the final settlement hearing on December 3, 2025.

### Staying Informed

Regularly check your spam folder for updates from Kroll Settlement Administration LLC.