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Data breaches see hackers selling stolen records
Hackers selling stolen records is a real risk, and criminals can profit from data breaches like we saw in the Virgin Media case in a variety of ways.
One of the main reasons that hackers target data records is because of the possibly huge pay-out they could get. Those particularly targeted are hospitals and large companies – anywhere that holds valuable information and has enough money to pay a ransom could be targeted.
However, in cases of data breaches that are not down to cybercriminals, it is still possible for the leaked data to be targeted. In the Virgin Media data breach which affected over 900,000 customers, the exposed information could be misused by criminals. Customers saw their names, email addresses, telephone numbers and, in some cases, links to explicit and pornographic websites being exposed online. This information could be valuable to hackers who could then target victims for profit.
The dangers of ransomware attacks
Victims of the Virgin Media data breach should be vigilant about being targeted for ransomware attacks as a result of data exposed in the incident.
Ransomware attacks can have serious consequences for both individuals and companies. Hackers will often use ransomware to encrypt data in computer systems so the owners are unable to gain access to their own files and databases. The malicious software then usually displays a demand to the owners requesting a ransom fee be paid for them to regain access to their computer and files.
Data breaches can occur in a number of different ways, be it ransomware attacks directly targeting services and systems, an employee error that opens up a security flaw, or outdated systems. It could have happened as a result of the ‘incorrectly configured’ database issue that affected the Virgin Media data breach victims in the first place.
Make a data loss compensation claim for the Virgin Media data breach
If you have been affected by the Virgin Media data breach, you could be eligible to make a data loss compensation claim with us, Your Lawyers.
We have launched a Virgin Media Group Action claim, already representing a large number of victims of the data breach, and we are urging any other victims of the breach to come forward and join our claim now.
We have been fighting for justice for victims in data privacy actions and for data loss compensation claims since 2014. We have helped thousands of claimants recover millions in damages across a range of group actions and in individual legal cases. Our expert legal team is on hand to help you get the most out of your claim and access the justice that you deserve.
The GDPR and compensation claims for the Virgin Media data breach
Victims of the Virgin Media data breach are being urged to step forward and use the GDPR and compensation claims process before it is too late.
Your Lawyers has launched a Virgin Media Data Breach Group Action claim and is representing a large group of victims for the incident. We encourage anyone who has yet to sign-up for a legal case to join and use the GDPR and compensation claims process now to receive some form of justice for what they have endured.
The Virgin Media data breach stemmed from an ‘incorrectly configured’ database as a result of employee error, which left 900,000 victims’ data exposed online for a ten-month period. The data was made available between April 2019 and February 2020. After further investigation, it was found that the database had been accessed by an unknown third party at least once during this breach period.
Have you been affected by Virgin Media’s confidential data breach?
It is important to note that, if you have been affected by Virgin Media’s confidential data breach, you could be eligible to claim compensation now.
It is extremely important for the victims affected to step forward and make a claim to hold Virgin Media responsible for this preventable event. In the digital age, data security is of the utmost importance to any company, and a data breach of this scale highlights the need for proper security systems and employee training to be in place.
It seems that this confidential data breach could have been prevented if Virgin Media employees were better trained, and they had more effective systems and procedures in place. We have launched the Virgin Media data breach Group Action claim – if you have been affected, now is the time to join.
Victims could claim data theft compensation for Virgin Media data breach
Now is the time to claim compensation for the Virgin Media data breach. If any information has ended up in the hands of criminals, claim data theft compensation with us today.
Victims of the Virgin Media data breach could be eligible to claim data theft compensation with us on a No Win, No Fee basis. You can claim anyway as part of the action but, if the information has been exposed to criminals and has, therefore, been stolen, we could factor this into a case.
Victims could be eligible to claim compensation even if they haven’t suffered any financial loss as a direct result of the breach. The loss of control of personal data, or having personal data stolen if that is the case, could be enough to make a claim.
Compensation for the victims of the Virgin Media data breach
Have you been affected by the Virgin Media data breach? Virgin Media could be set to pay out a potential £4.5 billion in compensation for the victims of the data breach if the action succeeds and everyone claims.
The breach affected over 900,000 people, mainly Virgin Media broadband and telephone landline customers, with some Virgin Mobile customers also affected. The breach occurred between April 2019 and February 2020, leaving victims’ sensitive information accessible online due to an ‘incorrectly configured’ database that stemmed from an employee error.
Further investigations have revealed that the sensitive data was accessed by an unknown third-party during the ten-month breach period, and it remains to be seen if the data has been used for malicious purposes.
A lack of data training can cause data breaches
A lack of data training can be a contributing factor to data breaches such as the Virgin Media data breach earlier this year. This article will look at the effect a lack of data training could have on such breaches and why such training is, therefore, very important.
The number of data breaches occurring has increased in recent years. According to the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2020: Almost half of businesses (46%) and a quarter of charities (26%) report having cyber security breaches or attacks in the last 12 months. This shows how increasingly important it is for businesses to provide employees with proper data training so they can minimalise the risk of a data breach stemming from an employee error.
Training employees on data handling does not completely minimise the risk of a data breach, and there are still other factors to consider. This includes weak software that does not protect information and could allow cybercriminals to be able to easily hack into databases. Still, a lack of data training is often a significant issue for companies when it comes to data protection breaches.
Join the Virgin Media Data Breach Claim Today
Join the Virgin Media data breach claim action today with Your Lawyers. Each claimant could be eligible to claim up to £5,000 in compensation, which could total a huge £4.5 billion pay-out for Virgin Media.
The Virgin Media data breach affected over 900,000 people – if you are one of the victims affected, you could be eligible to make a claim with us today.
The Virgin Media data breach action is extremely important to hold Virgin Media responsible for their failures. Any data breach is unacceptable, but a breach of this size is shocking; especially from such a well-respected company.
When customers entrust their private information with any company, they expect their data to be safe. That is why it is so important to join the Virgin Media data breach claim now and hold them to account.
Legal advice for victims of the Virgin Media data breach
Here is some legal advice for victims of the Virgin Media data breach, so you can see what you could be entitled to claim for and how the legal action can work.
Victims could be entitled to make a claim for data breach compensation with us on a No Win, No Fee basis, and now is the time to sign-up if you have not done so already.
If you have received confirmation that you have been affected by the leak, you may be eligible to join the Virgin Media data breach compensation action that we have launched. It is looking likely that this will form into a formal Group Litigation Order (GLO) case with the court, which is why we are urging people to take action now.
