Category: About the Data Breach
Online fraud compensation claims
As cybercriminals continue to enhance their methods and develop their tools, it is becoming harder for consumers to avoid online fraud. However, consumers can be put at even greater risk when a company to whom they have disclosed their personal data fails to keep it private, as data exposure can provide fraudsters with a clear route to attacking their victims. If you have been affected by a data breach that allowed cybercriminals to steal from you, you could recover online fraud compensation as part of a claim.
In March last year, it was revealed that the personal information of 900,000 people, mainly consumers, had been exposed due to the failure to secure a Virgin Media database. In response, we began taking on claims for those affected, and we are now bringing a group action against Virgin Media for the data breach.
As a result of the exposure of their personal information, the victims of the Virgin Media data breach may have become vulnerable to online fraud. This factor can be taken into account in claims against the company. If you think you may be eligible for a case, you can sign up to claim via our online form here.
Leak of private user information in the Virgin Media incident
The Virgin Media data breach that was revealed in the news in 2020 involved the leak of private user information, including names and email addresses, as well as telephone numbers and, in some cases, details about contracts.
For most online accounts nowadays, we use our names and/or email address as usernames, so this data leak could have immediately put people at risk of fraud and theft. Combine this with further data, or the contract information affected in some cases, and fraudsters could cause serious damage to innocent victims.
This is why we take data breaches and leaks so seriously here at Your Lawyers. As leading specialists in data breach claims and group actions, having launched over 50 different actions so far, we are here to help.
Data breach victims held to ransom by cybercriminals
When personal information is exposed in a data breach, it can leave those affected vulnerable to the underground network of cybercriminals. Personal data is one of the most valuable assets circulating on the dark web, with thousands upon thousands of private records exposed each year. In the worst of cases, data exposure can cause victims to be held to ransom by cybercriminals.
As such, it is vital that companies in possession of personal information take all the precautions needed to protect it. Where they fail to do so, they are not only letting victims down, but they are also putting them at a real risk of financial loss.
Unfortunately, Virgin Media is one of many companies to have put personal data at risk, failing to protect the information of as many as 900,000 people, most of whom were their own customers. We believe that all these victims may have had their right to data protection denied by Virgin Media, which is why we are taking on compensation claims in our group action against the company.
Virgin Media group action – victims of the breach are eligible to claim compensation
As a result of the Virgin Media data breach, around 900,000 UK victims (mainly customers) had their information exposed. The huge security incident is one of the largest in recent years, and we want to help as many of the victims as possible to claim the compensation they deserve. Victims of the breach are potentially in line to receive thousands of pounds in compensation if they join our group action.
When a third-party organisation fails to take sufficient action to protect your personal information, this can constitute a breach of data protection law. It can be distressing for victims to learn that their details have been exposed but, by making a claim, you can take control of the difficult situation you have been put in.
Anyone affected by the Virgin Media data breach can use our online form to check their eligibility and start their claim today.
Data breach victims claim in the Virgin Media group Action
Data breach victims of the Virgin Media information leak that was revealed in 2020 have been taking part in a substantial legal action that our lawyers are spearheading for our clients.
Working on a No Win, No Fee basis for clients that are eligible to claim with us, claimants could receive an estimated £5,000.00 in damages each, as featured in the mainstream media. The claim is for the loss of control of their personal information, and for any consequential losses and expenses that may also have been incurred.
Here is a little insight into the progress of our action and where you need to go to sign-up for a No Win, No Fee legal case now.
Cybersecurity attacks and data breaches
In order to hack a system, cybercriminals often need to break through an organisation’s cybersecurity defences. Where the correct defences are in place, there should be a minimal risk of an external breach. However, unfortunately, not all companies impose sufficient barriers. In these cases, successful cybersecurity attacks can be inevitable.
When hackers target companies whose defences are inadequate, their attacks can often reap huge quantities of stolen information. If it is found that the data controller responsible for protecting the information failed to do enough to keep it safe, this event could constitute a data protection breach, and may leave the company liable to pay compensation to those affected.
In March last year, it was revealed that Virgin Media had let 900,000 UK people down after they failed to protect their personal data from unauthorised access. We believe that those affected by the Virgin Media data breach may be entitled to recover thousands of pounds in compensation. All those who were involved can join the fight for justice today by registering their details in our online form.
The seriousness of data breaches
When third-party companies fail to protect personal data, the consequences can be severe. Yet despite the seriousness of data breaches for the victims, some organisations continue to neglect their data protection duties.
It can be worrying to learn that your information has been unlawfully processed or exposed to misuse, and this reaction is understandable. When a data breach occurs, it can be impossible to regain complete control over your personal information, as it may have already reached the hands of malicious cybercriminals and fraudsters.
While the damage caused by a data security incident cannot always be reversed, there is data protection legislation in the UK that can allow victims to claim compensation for any harm they have suffered. To help victims of the Virgin Media data breach, we have launched a group action in which anyone affected by the incident may be able to recover compensation.
The loss of control of your personal data
When we disclose our data to a third-party organisation, we trust that they will protect the information in our stead. Everyone wants to rest easy in the knowledge that their information is protected from insecurities and vulnerabilities. As such, it can be devastating to learn of the loss of control of your personal data, as it can lead to a lot of anxiety and uncertainty.
All third parties in possession of personal information have a legal obligation to protect it through organisational and cybersecurity measures. If anything, this protection is even more vital today due to the ever-evolving nature of cybercrime, which means that methods of data theft and misuse are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Data protection policy is essential for companies to have control over, so it is unacceptable that some are failing to pay it the attention it requires.
We believe that the negligence of Virgin Media may be to blame for its 2020 data breach, which affected approximately 900,000 victims, revealed last March. In our group action, the victims could be eligible to recover thousands of pounds in compensation. As such, if you were affected by this incident, you can sign up to start your claim today here.
The seriousness of data leaks
Despite the growing importance of cybersecurity and data protection, many companies still fail to comprehend the seriousness of data leaks. Countless data breach incidents are reported every day, and even damning press coverage does not seem to persuade companies to improve their data protection efforts.
Meanwhile, vast numbers of victims are on the receiving end of data leaks every day, and they know the consequences all too well. The stress and anxiety of a data breach can be a severe impact in itself, without the added possibility of cybercrime.
We believe that it is important to take action to ensure that companies grasp how important data protection is, and data breach claims can allow victims to hold data controllers to account. In our Virgin Media group action, we are aiming to recover compensation for thousands of claimants, all of whom had their data exposed due to Virgin Media’s negligence. If you were affected by the breach, you can sign up now to make your claim.
Make a compensation claim for a data breach
In the wake of a data breach, victims can undergo a great deal of stress and anxiety, worrying about whose hands their personal information may have fallen into, or feeling threatened by the possibilities of data misuse. Given the ever-evolving threat of data-related crime, the worries of data breach victims are entirely warranted. Unfortunately, some of these risks are inescapable once data exposure has occurred. Although it cannot remedy the damage caused by a data breach, victims can be eligible to make a compensation claim to seek the justice they deserve.
Those affected by the Virgin Media data breach are no different. If you were one of the 900,000 UK victims notified of their involvement in the data breach, you could be eligible to recover thousands of pounds in compensation. Your Lawyers is a law firm with years of experience in data breach claims and group actions, so we have the expertise needed to fight on your behalf.
