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Data Breaches

No one wants their personal information shared without their permission.

The past few years have seen multiple data breaches from several massive companies. Facebook, Equifax, Sony, and other popular entities have experienced significant data breaches that compromise your information.

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Sensitive data, including birthdates, legal names, and other information, was exposed online so criminals could use it to steal your identity, access your accounts, or worse.

Why have there been so many breaches? Why don't these companies have better security?

These breaches affect thousands of people in Montana.

No one wants to have the anxiety of making sure their information is out there for someone to use and ruin their life.

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The only upside of all these breaches is holding these companies accountable and forcing them to pay their affected customers.

A data breach case recently announced a settlement, and you might want to see if they owe you money.

AT&T Data Breach Settlement

Who wouldn't be upset having their data breached?

USA Today reports AT&T will pay out $177 million for a data breach in 2024 that affected millions of customers, including those in Montana.

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How much can you receive in the settlement? It's a solid amount of money.

Customers can receive $2,500 to $5,000, depending on the severity of their data breach.

When will you see that money? By early 2026.

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AT&T has fantastic coverage in Montana and offers affordable services.

To claim your money, you will have to fill out a form with the FCC.

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