### The Xfinity Data Breach
In late 2023, a major cybersecurity event transpired involving Xfinity, impacting the personal information of around 36 million clients. The breach was attributed to a flaw in a product utilized by Xfinity, supplied by Citrix, a software vendor.
On October 10, 2023, Citrix disclosed the vulnerability and issued a patch to remedy the issue. However, it was later revealed that unauthorized entry to Xfinity’s internal systems occurred between October 16 and October 19, 2023, prior to the patch being applied. The investigation indicated that hackers likely obtained sensitive data, which included usernames, hashed passwords, names, contact information, the last four digits of social security numbers, dates of birth, and responses to security questions.
Post-breach, Comcast informed affected customers and a class action lawsuit was filed, culminating in a settlement of $117.5 million.
### How to Claim Your Payout
Customers impacted are eligible to claim their portion of the settlement. Comcast has reached out to all affected users, providing them with a unique settlement member ID number, which is required for the claims process. If customers cannot find the notification email, they may utilize a lookup form to retrieve their ID.
To file a claim, customers can opt for a flat cash amount, estimated at $50, or they may present evidence of any out-of-pocket expenses and time lost to potentially request a larger sum. The ultimate payout will be determined by the total number of claims received.
For additional information and to file a claim, affected individuals can visit the official claim submission page.