It was second-largest data breach settlement in US history, following Equifax’s$700 million settlement in 2019.
What happened in the T-Mobile cybersecurity incident?
“Accordingto court filings, however, approximately 76.6 million people had their data exposed.
“I was panicking because I had access to something big,“Binns told The Wall Street Journal.
“Their security is awful.”
According to plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit, T-Mobile should have better protected sensitive consumer data.
Who was eligible for money in the settlement?
(You could confirm your statusby emailingthe settlement administrator or calling 833-512-2314.)
What did T-Mobile offer customers affected by the data breach?
Current and former T-Mobile customers were eligible for a $25 cash payment, according to thesettlement website.
California residents were entitled to $100.
It also agreed to invest $150 million in improving its data security.
What’s T-Mobile doing to protect against future data breaches?
T-Mobile has doubled down on fighting hackers, the company said in its July 22 statement.
Read more:How to Protect Your Personal Data After a Security Breach
