Data Breaches & Cyber Incidents: What Consumers Should Know
Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is sharing important information with consumers about reported data breaches and cyber incidents that may have exposed sensitive personal information. Depending on the incident, compromised information may include Social Security numbers, financial account or credit card information, medical or health insurance information, driver’s license or state identification numbers, email addresses, login credentials, and other personal information.
If you received a data breach notification—or believe your personal information may have been compromised—there are steps you can take to protect yourself and understand your potential rights.
What Should You Do After a Data Breach?
- Read the data breach notice carefully. Determine what information the company says may have been involved and what protective services, if any, are being offered.
- Monitor your financial and other accounts. Review statements and activity for transactions or changes you do not recognize.
- Review your credit reports. Look for unfamiliar accounts, inquiries, or other activity.
- Consider a fraud alert or credit freeze. These measures may help protect against fraudulent accounts being opened using your information.
- Watch for phishing and impersonation attempts. Be cautious about unexpected emails, texts, calls, or links referring to the breach or requesting personal information.
- Preserve relevant records. Keep the breach notice and documentation of suspicious activity, identity theft, fraudulent charges, credit problems, or expenses you believe resulted from the incident.
Do Data Breach Victims Have Legal Rights?
Consumers affected by a data breach may have legal rights depending on the circumstances. Potential claims may depend on the information involved, how the breach occurred, the protections that were in place, whether the information was accessed or misused, any resulting harm or losses, applicable law, and filing deadlines.
Receiving a data breach notice does not by itself establish that a company violated the law or that every affected consumer has suffered identity theft or other damages. Consumers should nevertheless pay attention to breach notices, suspicious activity, settlement notices, claim deadlines, and documentation of any losses.
Recent Data Breaches & Cyber Incidents
The searchable table below provides information about reported data breaches and cyber incidents. Select the linked notice, filing, news report, court document, or other source for additional information concerning a particular incident.
Data Breach Settlements and Consumer Recoveries
Data breach litigation may result in settlements providing affected consumers with monetary payments, reimbursement for documented losses, credit monitoring, identity-protection services, or other relief. The availability and terms of any recovery depend on the particular case.
Consumers who receive notice that they may be included in a data breach settlement should carefully review the notice, eligibility requirements, available benefits, claim procedures, and applicable deadlines.
Affected by a Data Breach?
If you received a data breach notification, believe your personal information may have been compromised, or have experienced fraud, identity theft, suspicious activity, or other harm following a breach, Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is available to evaluate your circumstances and evaluate your legal options.
For a free, no-obligation legal evaluation, send us a message or contact:
Michael Yarnoff, Esq.
(215) 792-6676, Ext. 804
[email protected]
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About Kehoe Law Firm, P.C.
Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is a nationally recognized, plaintiff-side class action law firm representing investors and consumers in matters involving securities fraud, corporate misconduct, mergers and acquisitions, antitrust violations, whistleblower claims, data breaches, consumer fraud, employment law violations, and retirement-plan mismanagement. Its attorneys have served as lead or co-lead counsel in major securities cases, recovering more than $10 billion for institutional and individual investors.
Kehoe Law Firm’s class action legal services are provided on a contingency-fee basis, meaning clients are not responsible for attorneys’ fees or litigation expenses. Any request for attorneys’ fees and expenses may be subject to court approval.
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