Affected by This LastPass Breach? How to Get a Cut of the $24.5M Settlement
LastPass is offering a $24.5 million settlement to users affected by a 2022 data breach, with potential payouts up to $10,000.Summary
LastPass has agreed to a $24.5 million settlement following class-action lawsuits stemming from a 2022 data breach where hackers stole encrypted customer password data. The breach impacted all customer vault data for users prior to November 2022, making them eligible for a payout. Affected users can file a claim at lastpasssettlement.com using a Unique ID and PIN received via email. The settlement allocates approximately $8.2 million for $25 statutory payments, with California residents potentially receiving an additional $100. Users can also claim reimbursement for losses, up to $10,000 per person, and a $16.25 million fund is dedicated to cryptocurrency-related losses, potentially awarding up to $900,000. The final settlement amounts will depend on the number of claims filed. The website lastpasssettlement.com is legitimate and administered by Epiq Systems, as confirmed by court documents and domain registration information. The claim deadline is July 2nd, with a final hearing scheduled for July 14th.
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