If you were affected by AT&T’s data breach, you can verify your exposure and take steps to protect yourself. Here’s a concise guide to help you determine if your data was involved and what to do next. Core answer

• To know if you were affected, check official AT&T communications and the settlement or breach-status portals using your AT&T account, and consider third-party breach notification sites for cross-checks. If your data was exposed, you’ll typically receive a formal notification from AT&T or be able to view a customized impact report via your account.

What to do next

1. Check AT&T-specific channels

• Log into your AT&T online account and look for any notices about data incidents or breach reports. Many affected customers can view a breach details page or request a customized report summarizing what data was involved. If you don’t see anything, you can also reach AT&T customer support for verification. This step helps you confirm direct involvement and understand the scope for your own account.

• Look for official AT&T data incident pages or press releases on AT&T’s site (e.g., accountsafety or data-incident pages). These pages typically outline affected timeframes and data types, and they guide you on next steps.

2. Use third-party breach-check resources (for cross-checking)

• Services like HaveIBeenPwned or AmIbreached can help you check if your email, phone number, or other identifiers were involved in known breaches. Use these as supplementary checks alongside AT&T’s own notices. Note that these platforms aggregate broad breach data and may not reflect AT&T-specific reports.

• Be cautious with third-party tools: avoid sharing sensitive details beyond what is necessary, and rely primarily on official channels for verification.

3. If affected, understand your rights and options

• If your data is confirmed as part of the AT&T breach, you may be eligible for settlement-related compensation or identity-protection services as part of the resolution process. Settlement administrations provide claim instructions, deadlines, and documentation requirements. Check the latest guidance on AT&T’s breach settlement pages or trusted news outlets for eligibility criteria and filing steps.

• Consider enrolling in credit monitoring or credit freeze services if your financial or personal data was exposed. AT&T and settlement administrators often offer monitored protections at no cost for impacted individuals.

4. Protect your accounts and personal data

• If you notice unfamiliar activity, contact your financial institutions and set up fraud alerts or credit freezes as needed. Review recent account statements and monitor for suspicious calls, messages, or login attempts.

• Update passwords and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on email and financial services. Use unique passwords for different sites and consider a password manager.

Red flags that you should act now

• You receive a direct notification from AT&T indicating your data was exposed or you’re in the breach scope, or you see a prompt in your AT&T account to review a tailored data report. If these occur, follow the provided steps to obtain your data exposure details and proceed with any required protections.

• You see ongoing settlement deadlines or claim windows (e.g., a specific filing deadline), and you fit the eligibility criteria described by the settlement administrator. Act before the deadline to preserve eligibility.

If you’d like, tell me:

• the country you’re in (to confirm local guidance),
• whether you’ve received any AT&T breach notifications or seen a breach report in your account,
• and the types of data you’re worried about (e.g., SSN, phone numbers, call records).

I can tailor steps and checklists based on that and help you track deadlines for any settlement claims. Citations: AT&T breach notices, settlement guidance, and third-party breach-check resources referenced above.