Wawa Customers Get Final Approval for $12 Million Breach Deal

A class of more than 22 million Wawa Inc. customers won final approval Wednesday for their $12 million settlement over a data breach that led to the sale of their payment information on the dark web.

Hackers accessed point-of-sale systems, installed malware in gas station fuel dispensers and in-store payment terminals, obtained customer payment card information, and sold the information online.

The resulting claims were later split into consumer, employee, and financial institution tracks.

Judge Gene E.K. Pratter of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania granted final approval of the consumer deal, which will provide gift ...