The settlement from AT&T originates from data breaches in 2019 and 2024. AT&T/CNET In 2024, approximately 1.35 billion notifications were issued regarding data breaches, with nearly 10% attributed to a hack of AT&T servers in April. This information was sourced from the Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2024 Annual Data Breach…
AT&T to Pay $177 Million in Settlement for Major Data Breaches AT&T has agreed to settle allegations stemming from two significant data breaches, with a payout set at $177 million. This decision comes after investigations revealed unauthorized access to sensitive customer data in both 2019 and 2024, which has impacted…
U.S. and international law enforcement have detained a British national, believed to be the infamous hacker known as “IntelBroker,” alongside four individuals presumed to be associated with the BreachForums online marketplace for illicitly obtained data. The primary suspect, identified in an indictment as 25-year-old Kai Logan West, was apprehended in…
A significant class action settlement of $177 million has emerged from a legal battle involving AT&T, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States. Customers who have been with AT&T may find themselves eligible to claim part of this settlement, although expecting a substantial payout may be unrealistic.…
AT&T Faces $177 Million Settlement Over Customer Data Breaches In a significant development in the realm of cybersecurity, AT&T has agreed to a settlement totaling $177 million in response to breaches that compromised customer data. This marks one of the largest settlements in recent history related to data privacy violations,…
If you were an AT&T customer at any point between 2019 and 2024, you may soon receive a compensation check. The telecommunications giant has reached a settlement of $177 million to resolve two class action lawsuits stemming from significant data breaches. On June 20, a court ruled that the parameters…
AT&T Customers May Be Eligible for Data Breach Settlement Recent developments surrounding a significant data breach have unfolded, impacting current and former customers of AT&T. Affected individuals may now have the opportunity to seek compensation as part of a settlement related to this security incident. The breach has raised concerns…
The Canadian telecommunications sector has recently faced a significant security breach, allegedly orchestrated by state-sponsored hackers from China. These cyber actors exploited a critical vulnerability that had been patched 16 months earlier, compromising a major telecommunications provider in Canada, as confirmed by officials from both the Canadian and U.S. governments.…
The recent escalation of hostilities in Israel has coincided with Iran implementing strict restrictions on internet access for its citizens. This move appears aimed at obstructing access to vital information while redirecting users toward local applications that may lack adequate security measures. Complications have mounted as the hacking group Predatory…
