Lawsuit Claims AT&T Failed to Prevent Data Breach, Exposing Customers to Cyber Crimes and Fraudulent Financial Activity

A Florida resident identified as Banu has filed a lawsuit against AT&T, claiming a failure to safeguard against a data breach by hacker group ShinyHunters, and a subsequent failure to notify consumers. Banu seeks class action status for all US residents affected. The case is part of coordinated pretrial proceedings established by the US Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation.