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AT&T Users' Attys Score $59M, $177M Data Breach Deal OK'd

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AT&T Settles Data Breach for $177 Million AT&T has received final approval for a $177 million settlement related to two data breaches that exposed sensitive personal information of tens of millions of consumers. The breaches included the exposure of banking information, Social Security numbers, and other sensitive data. Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater of the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas confirmed the settlement on October 2, 2026, rejecting objections regarding the adequacy of the settlement amount. The affected classes consist of consumers whose data was compromised during the breaches. The settlement aims to provide compensation to those impacted by the breaches, which raised concerns about data security and consumer privacy. 5 sources 27

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