Information exposure in the Virgin Media data leak

Victims of the information exposure that occurred as a result of the Virgin Media data leak can be entitled to start a claim compensation with us today on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Here, we will briefly go into what happened, as well as outline the potential risks for victims. We will also link to you where need to go to start your case now, which you can do here now. All you need to do is complete a few forms and your No Win, No Fee case can be launched without delay.

We are a leading firm of consumer action and data breach lawyers working hard for thousands of clients in multiple actions in England and Wales. We now represent a large number of victims of the Virgin Media data breach, and we may be able to help you too. You still have time to start a case, but we always recommend that you launch your claim at the earliest opportunity.

About the information exposure

The Virgin Media data leak affects some 900,000 people, mainly customers, with the information exposure involving:

• Names;
• Email addresses;
• Telephone numbers;
• Contract information, in some cases.

The personal data alone could be enough for criminals to further harm victims. For those who have had contract data exposed, it may include incredibly personal and sensitive information with the links to the use of explicit websites.

The data was leaked due to an incorrectly configured database where the information was then accessible online.

The risks for victims

The risks for victims of the information exposure from the Virgin Media data leak could, in theory, be substantial.

Even when organisations say that a breach is small, limited, contained, or “did not involve financial information”, we should not be resting on our laurels. A little data can go a very long way, and even just personal information that is exposed can be enough for victims to suffer further damage or harm.

One of the biggest issues in a case like this is the risk of criminals passing themselves off as legitimate companies by using the data that has been exposed. The obvious one would be criminals passing themselves off as Virgin Media and using exposed information to try and convince victims that they are the real deal. This exact issue arose in the earlier 2015 TalkTalk cyberattack, so it does happen. News has also come in that some of the victims of this year’s easyJet data breach have also lost money through fraud and theft events.

We know that at least one unknown third party had accessed the database during the information exposure period between April 2019 and February 2020. If this person is someone who is prepared to use the data for malicious intentions, these risks could be significant.

Get your case started today

You can get your No Win, No Fee claim for compensation as a victim of the Virgin Media data breach started quickly and easily today.

All you need to do is complete the forms on the main section of the dedicated website here, and you can get your legal case launched and started without delay.

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