This settlement resolves claims over the December 2024 cyberattack on Vector Security, the home- and business-security company. If Vector Security notified you that your information was affected, you can file for up to $2,000 in documented losses, up to $60 for lost time, or an alternative cash payment, plus credit monitoring.
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). Under the proposed settlement, eligible class members can now file a claim for cash benefits and credit monitoring. The claim deadline is September 15, 2026. This page explains who qualifies, what you can get, and how to file.
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.
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: October 6, 2026
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. Benefits are distributed only after the court grants final approval and the settlement becomes final; the settlement administrator is expected to issue payments to approved claimants after the final approval hearing scheduled for October 6, 2026.
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 is September 15, 2026, which is also the deadline to exclude yourself from the settlement. The final approval hearing is scheduled for October 6, 2026.
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. It is a proposed class action settlement in the consolidated case Doe v. Vector Security, Inc. (Case No. 2:25-cv-01200) in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. File only through the official settlement website; a legitimate administrator will never ask you to pay a fee or share 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
- Doe v. Vector Security — Official Settlement Website
- Doe v. Vector Security, Inc., No. 2:25-cv-01200 (W.D. Pa.) — Docket (Justia)
