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Krispy Kreme Data Breach: $3.5K Payouts for Victims
27 May
Summary
- Customers may get up to $3,500 after Krispy Kreme's 2024 cyberattack.
- A $1.6 million settlement was reached after data including SSNs was exposed.
- The claim deadline is June 22, requiring proof of financial loss for full payout.
Customers affected by a 2024 cyberattack on Krispy Kreme are eligible for payouts following a $1.6 million settlement. The breach exposed sensitive data, including Social Security numbers and bank account details. Customers who suffered financial losses or fraud as a result of the incident can file a claim.
Those who experienced direct financial loss may receive up to $3,500, provided they submit documentation by the June 22 deadline. Customers whose data was exposed but who did not incur financial losses are eligible for a $75 payout. Additionally, all eligible customers will receive a year of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection.
Krispy Kreme has agreed to enhance its cybersecurity measures as part of the settlement, though the company denies any wrongdoing. The final court approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for July 6. The company, founded in North Carolina in 1937, operates over 340 U.S. locations.
