Yahoo 2012-2016 Data Breach Settlement

Claims closed Modest payouts ($50-$500) class_action · data_breach

Yahoo 2012-2016 data breach - $117.5M settlement, claim window closed July 2020

Eligibility hint

Had a Yahoo, Yahoo Mail, Flickr, or Tumblr (under Yahoo) account between 2012 and 2016 AND filed a claim before July 20, 2020

Estimated payout range

$0 – $25,000

Claims opened

2019-04-09

Claims close

2020-07-20

Current score

0.20 / 1.00

Official source

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Two of the largest breaches in internet history (2013-2014) compromised all 3 billion Yahoo accounts: names, email addresses, hashed passwords, security questions, and birth dates. DOJ indicted four individuals including two Russian FSB officers in March 2017. $117.5M class action settlement received final approval in 2019-2020. Claim filing window closed July 20, 2020; new claims are no longer accepted. Stolen credentials remain in circulation; treat any reused passwords or security-question answers from that era as compromised.

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Brands: yahooverizon
Products: yahooyahoo mailflickrtumblr

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the Yahoo 2012-2016 Data Breach Settlement case?

You may qualify if the following applies to you: Had a Yahoo, Yahoo Mail, Flickr, or Tumblr (under Yahoo) account between 2012 and 2016 AND filed a claim before July 20, 2020. Eligibility criteria can change as the case develops.

What is the deadline to file a Yahoo 2012-2016 Data Breach Settlement claim?

Claims are currently expected to close on 2020-07-20. Deadlines can be extended or shortened by the court; verify against the official source before filing.

How much could a Yahoo 2012-2016 Data Breach Settlement claim be worth?

Estimated payouts range from $0 to $25,000 depending on individual circumstances. These are estimates based on comparable outcomes, not guarantees.

What is the current status of the Yahoo 2012-2016 Data Breach Settlement case?

Claims closed. Two of the largest breaches in internet history (2013-2014) compromised all 3 billion Yahoo accounts: names, email addresses, hashed passwords, security questions, and birth dates. DOJ indicted four individuals including two Russian FSB officers in March 2017. $117.5M class action settlement received final approval in 2019-2020. Claim filing window closed July 20, 2020; new claims are no longer accepted. Stolen credentials remain in circulation; treat any reused passwords or security-question answers from that era as compromised.

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