Category: Virgin Media Compensation Deadline
Virgin Media cybersecurity compensation action
The Virgin Media cybersecurity flaw that was discovered in 2020 had actually been ongoing for over 10 months before the issue was identified by third party security researchers.
The exposed information affected in this data breach had been accessed by an unauthorised third party, and this breach is a particular example of how one simple error can lead to the information of some 900,000 people being exposed.
It is now over two years since the discovery of the breach, and we are at an advanced stage for the action in which we represent thousands of clients of cases. You may still be in time to pursue a case, and we recommend that you start the process immediately to avoid missing out here now.
Compensation for the leak of sensitive data
Victims who have suffered distress that has arisen from the leak of sensitive data could be entitled to claim privacy breach compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis.
You may still be in time to join the Virgin Media data breach action that we are fighting for justice in on a No Win, No Fee basis. To check if you can still claim, all you need to do is complete a few forms on the main part of our dedicated claims website here now.
Data leak claims in the Virgin Media Group Action
We are pursuing data leak claims for compensation for thousands of people who are engaged in our Virgin Media Group Action now on a No Win, No Fee basis.
The law can entitle victims who have suffered due to the loss of control of their personal information to pursue damages for what has happened. Your Lawyers, as leading data breach claims specialists, are here to fight your corner for a case now.
Get started with your Virgin Media compensation claim here now if you have yet to do so and you are still in time to do so.
Second anniversary of the Virgin Media data breach revelations
This month marks the second anniversary of the news hitting the headlines that Virgin Media had suffered a major data leak, with breach notifications being sent to victims.
We were contacted right away by concerned victims. As we are open on most weekends, we were able to advise people immediately who had been receiving notifications on the Friday. Right away, our expert legal team knew that this was a major data breach that required us to launch a legal group action, and that is exactly what we did.
Now, as we mark the second anniversary of the news of the Virgin Media data breach, we have made significant progress for the thousands of clients that we act for. There is still time to claim at the time of this blog, but we urge you to start your claim for compensation as a matter of urgency.
Virgin Media data breach – join our claim for compensation
The Virgin Media data breach saw the exposure of 900,000 UK people’s personal data, all of whom may be eligible to join our claim for compensation.
As specialists in data breach law, we believe that it is unacceptable that Virgin Media endangered private information, given that they have a legal duty to keep this data safe. Data controllers have an ongoing responsibility to protect the personal data entrusted to them, but too often they neglect this duty. When these organisations fail to prepare for external cybersecurity and cyber exposure threats, the blame can fall on them. They can, therefore, be held liable for the damage caused under the law.
If you were notified of your involvement in the Virgin Media data breach, you may be able to claim compensation for the harm caused – use our online form to sign up today.
Make sure to join the Virgin Media Group Action before it is too late
Make sure that you join the Virgin Media Group Action as soon as you can. There may be some big developments taking place in 2021, and you do not want to miss your chance to claim.
There are plenty of good reasons to claim, and with our No Win, No Fee representation on offer, what have you got to lose?
As a leading firm of consumer action and data breach compensation experts, we are here to help. Starting your legal case is simple and easy with our website here, and as the representatives of thousands of clients in dozens of group and multi-party actions, we are well established to help you now.
Risks of reusing passwords can leave you vulnerable to cyberattacks
There are many risks of reusing passwords, all of which can make you more vulnerable to cyberattacks. When serious data breaches occur and your personal information is exposed, victims who reuse passwords can be at a greater at risk of being targeted by cybercriminals.
For example, with the Virgin Media data breach, names, email addresses, and telephone numbers have been exposed in the breached. With criminals potentially having access to this information, they may be able to hack into accounts or attempt email phishing scams, or cold call scams. This will usually be to get personal information from the victims so they can access more of their online accounts. In this case, the risks of reusing passwords could be extremely high, leaving people at high risk of fraudulent activity.
Deadline to Claim for the Virgin Media Data Breach
The deadline to claim for the Virgin Media data breach, that affected over 900,000 people, may be fast approaching.
Now is the time to sign-up to join the Virgin Media Group Action with Your Lawyers – that’s us – as a leading firm of consumer action and data breach lawyers. We offer No Win, No Fee legal representation, and you could be entitled to claim thousands of pounds in damages.
The Virgin Media data breach left 900,000 people’s personal information exposed online for a period of 10 months between April 2019 and February 2020. The breach stemmed from an ‘incorrectly configured database’ resulting from what has been deemed as an employee error. This issue was identified by security researcher TurgenSec.
Your Lawyers launch Virgin Media Group Action for data breach victims
Your Lawyers has officially launched its Virgin Media Group Action which could lead to a total pay-out of up to £4.5bn for the 900,000 victims affected by the data breach.
Announcing the significant development in the legal action for compensation this week, Lawyer and Director, Mr Aman Johal, said:
‘Your Lawyers will hold Virgin Media to account for this avoidable breach of private information, and we will do everything possible to ensure justice for the victims prevails. The door is open for victims to join the action, and now is the time to act.’
News of the latest step toward compensation has gained widespread media coverage, and Your Lawyers has seen a huge surge in new sign-ups. Anyone affected is encouraged to join the legal action now.
Human error data breaches: the Virgin Media case
Human error data breaches are incredibly common. When it comes to how we approach this factor in an action like the Virgin Media legal cases that we have launched, we look at systemic failures.
In short, people can claim compensation where the cause of a data breach is triggered by a so-called human error. There are usually organisational failures to consider, especially in this case when information was left exposed for a period of 10 months.
The law can mean that the negligence of an employee can fall on to the organisation in any event, so people can still claim.
