People notified that their information was involved in the Vector Security data breach may qualify to claim about $50 in cash, or instead up to $2,000 in documented losses plus $60 for lost time, along with credit monitoring. Claims close September 15, 2026, and the Login ID and PIN from the notice are required to file online.
What Is This Settlement About?
Vector Security, Inc. is a Pennsylvania-based provider of home and business electronic security and alarm-monitoring services. According to the notice and the underlying complaints, Vector Security detected a targeted cyberattack on its computer network in December 2024, and an unauthorized party may have accessed files containing sensitive personal information the company maintained. Vector Security later reported the incident and began notifying affected people; the notices identified roughly 30,282 current and former employees, customers and other individuals. Plaintiffs allege Vector Security failed to adequately safeguard that information. Vector Security denies any wrongdoing, and no court has decided who is right; the parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost and risk of continued litigation.The proposed class action is consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania under the lead case Doe v. Vector Security, Inc., Case No. 2:25-cv-01200, together with related cases including Wolf v. Vector Security, Inc. (2:25-cv-01241) and Andes v. Vector Security, Inc. (2:25-cv-01287). The settlement itself was presented in Kocher et al. v. Vector Security, Inc., Case No. GD-26-002764, in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Under the settlement, eligible class members could file a claim for cash benefits and credit monitoring through September 15, 2026. This page explains who qualified, what the benefits are, and where the case stands.
What changed recently: the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County held the final approval hearing on October 6, 2026 and granted final approval the same day. The order notes that there were no objections and three valid opt-outs, approves attorneys' fees of $250,000 inclusive of $2,128.43 in litigation costs, approves service awards of $5,000 per class representative, and directs that benefits be paid to class members who submitted valid claim forms within the time periods set out in the settlement agreement. No payment date had been announced as of October 20, 2026.
Who Qualifies?
The Settlement Class is made up of the U.S. residents whom Vector Security notified that the December 2024 data incident may have compromised their private information. Vector Security's records identify approximately 30,282 people, and only people it notified are class members.If you received a mailed or emailed notice about this settlement, the settlement administrator has already determined that you are a Settlement Class Member. If you are not sure whether you are included, you can confirm your status through the official settlement website.
Free settlement alerts
Get notified when new class actions open to claims
Join thousands of readers who get the latest class action settlements you may qualify for — delivered straight to your inbox.
How Much Can You Get?
Eligible class members can choose one of the following cash options, and separately enroll in credit monitoring:Documented Out-of-Pocket Losses — reimbursement of up to $2,000 for documented, unreimbursed losses fairly traceable to the data breach. Covered examples include losses from identity theft or fraud; the cost of credit reports, credit monitoring, or a credit freeze or unfreeze; fees to replace a driver's license or other identification; and postage or other out-of-pocket costs incurred contacting financial institutions.
Lost Time — up to three hours of documented time spent dealing with the breach, compensated at $20 per hour (a $60 maximum), for tasks such as changing passwords, reviewing account statements for suspicious activity, and researching the incident.
Alternative Cash Payment — if you do not submit an out-of-pocket losses or lost-time claim, you can instead claim a single flat cash payment, estimated at about $50. Because the settlement's cash benefits may be adjusted pro rata depending on how many valid claims are filed, the final amount you receive could be higher or lower than the estimate.
Credit Monitoring — class members may also enroll in a period of credit-monitoring and identity-protection services offered under the settlement. This benefit is separate from the cash options above.
How to File a Claim
The deadline to submit a claim is September 15, 2026. You can file online at the official settlement website, Vector Settlement.com. To file online, sign in to the claim portal using the Login ID and PIN printed on the notice Vector Security sent you. If you are claiming reimbursement of out-of-pocket losses, you must upload reasonable documentation supporting each expense (for example, account statements showing unauthorized charges, receipts, or a police report). The lost-time and alternative-cash options do not require receipts.If you cannot locate the Login ID or PIN from your notice, you can request assistance through the contact page on the official settlement website rather than filing without it.
Key Deadlines
- File a claim: September 15, 2026
- Exclude yourself (opt out): September 15, 2026
- Object to the settlement: set by the court's order — confirm the exact date on the official settlement website
- Final approval hearing: held October 6, 2026 · final approval granted the same day
If you do nothing, you remain in the Settlement Class and give up your right to sue Vector Security over the December 2024 data incident, but you will not receive any payment. To receive a benefit, you must submit a valid claim by September 15, 2026. The court granted final approval on October 6, 2026; benefits are distributed to approved claimants within the time periods set out in the settlement agreement once the settlement becomes final.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the Vector Security data breach settlement?
You qualify if you are a U.S. resident whom Vector Security notified that the December 2024 data incident may have compromised your personal information. Vector Security identified roughly 30,282 people. If you received a mailed or emailed notice about this settlement, you have already been identified as a Settlement Class Member.
How much money can I get from the Vector Security settlement?
You can file for reimbursement of up to $2,000 in documented out-of-pocket losses fairly traceable to the breach, plus up to three hours of lost time at $20 per hour (a $60 maximum). If you do not claim out-of-pocket losses or lost time, you can instead claim an alternative one-time cash payment, estimated at about $50. Class members may also enroll in credit monitoring. Cash amounts may be adjusted pro rata depending on how many valid claims are filed.
Do I need proof to file a Vector Security claim?
To file online, you must sign in to the claim portal with the Login ID and PIN printed on the notice Vector Security sent you, so an administrator-issued identifier is required. Supporting documentation is required only if you claim reimbursement of out-of-pocket losses; the alternative cash payment and lost-time claim do not require receipts.
What is the deadline to file a Vector Security claim?
The deadline to submit a claim was September 15, 2026, which was also the deadline to exclude yourself from the settlement. The court held the final approval hearing on October 6, 2026 and granted final approval the same day.
What information was involved in the Vector Security data breach?
The lawsuits allege that a targeted cyberattack detected in December 2024 gave an unauthorized party access to files that could include names, Social Security numbers, driver's license or state ID numbers, financial account or payment card numbers with security codes, tax identification numbers, medical information and health insurance information. Vector Security denies wrongdoing, and no court has determined that any specific information was misused.
Is the Vector Security data breach settlement legitimate?
Yes. The settlement was approved in Kocher et al. v. Vector Security, Inc., Case No. GD-26-002764, in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, which granted final approval on October 6, 2026. Related federal cases were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania under the lead case Doe v. Vector Security, Inc. (Case No. 2:25-cv-01200). A legitimate administrator will never ask for a fee or banking passwords to release a payment.
Watch Out for Scams
Legitimate settlement administrators do not charge a fee to release a class action payment, and they will not ask for your banking passwords or a "processing payment" by text or phone. File only through the official settlement website linked on this page, and ignore unsolicited messages demanding money or sensitive credentials to "release" your check. To compare this case with others, see our roundup of open data breach settlements and our explainer on how a data breach class action works.Sources
- Kocher et al. v. Vector Security, Inc. — Official Settlement Website
- Order Granting Final Approval of Class Action Settlement, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, October 6, 2026
- Doe v. Vector Security, Inc., No. 2:25-cv-01200 (W.D. Pa.) — Docket (Justia)
