Estimated Payout: Varies
AT&T has recently reported a significant data breach potentially impacting 73 million customers, alerting many current and former users about their compromised account information that appeared on the dark web last month. While the company has not disclosed the exact number of affected accounts, legal documents filed with the Maine Attorney General indicate that approximately 51.2 million accounts were involved, whereas AT&T’s official website suggests the figure could reach 73 million. The leaked data includes various personal details such as:
AT&T has confirmed that personal financial information and call histories do not appear to have been compromised. The exposed data relates to accounts established as far back as June 2019.
According to AT&T, among the 73 million affected customers, 7.6 million are current customers, while 65.4 million are former clients. In response to the breach, AT&T has implemented measures such as resetting account PINs for current customers and notifying both current and former clients by mail. The difference between the numbers reported to the Maine Attorney General’s office (51.2 million) and those stated on AT&T’s website (73 million) remains unexplained.
Although the compromised passcodes were encrypted, they are still at risk of decryption, leaving consumers vulnerable if their data has been leaked. For further guidance on protecting your information, please visit the appropriate resources.
AT&T has not disclosed the cause of the breach or why there was a delay of over two years in confirming the ownership of data from a previous leak that has now been attributed to AT&T customers.
Given that the data has reportedly been accessible for a prolonged period, the immediate impact of its recent publication is expected to be limited. However, individuals with current or previous AT&T accounts should remain vigilant for potential scams taking advantage of the leaked information. As a goodwill gesture, AT&T is offering one year of complimentary identity theft protection to affected customers.
In the wake of such breaches, class action lawsuits are often filed, which could lead to significant compensation for affected individuals. Stay informed about future class action filings related to this extensive AT&T breach. Additionally, AT&T has previously been involved in a $60 million settlement regarding data throttling and a major outage that resulted in $5 credits for affected customers.
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