Krispy Kreme (DNUT) Settles Data Breach Suit for $1.6M; Customers Can Claim Up to $3,500

Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) agreed to a $1.6 million settlement over a 2024 cyberattack that exposed customers’ Social Security numbers, birth dates, and financial account details. Affected individuals can claim up to $3,500 for documented fraud losses, with a June 22, 2026, filing deadline. Those who experienced no financial loss may still receive $75 and one year of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection. Larger payouts require receipts or bank statements proving the harm. Krispy Kreme denies wrongdoing but will strengthen its cybersecurity protocols. A final approval hearing is set for July 6, 2026. The company operates over 340 U.S. locations.