Virgin Media: claim for unlawfully accessing records
It was discovered in early 2020 that third parties had been unlawfully accessing records for some 900,000 people, most of whom were customers of Virgin Media.
The issue was identified as a database configuration problem, and Virgin Media were only alerted to the issue after the information had been left online for a period of 10 months. In our view, this was a clear breach of the GDPR which is why we are pursuing a group action for compensation. You can find out if you are still in time to claim by completing a few forms on our website here now.
Being wary of online shopping scams
Online shopping scams can be easy for people to fall for, and criminals use methods that can be increasingly difficult to spot, leaving people open to fraud and theft.
Given that personal contact details were affected by the Virgin Media data leak, the issue of scams and fraudulent contact were things that people need to be wary of. We will talk about this a little bit more below, but if you want to sign up for a case and find out if you are still in time to join our action, please complete a few forms on our website here now.
Compensation for malicious email data breaches
Victims of malicious email data breaches could be entitled to claim compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis, and this is a factor that can be linked to the Virgin Media data leak.
We continue to represent thousands of people who are taking part in our Virgin Media group action for compensation. If you have yet to start your case, you can find out if you are still in time to pursue your claim by completing a few forms on our website here now.
Data snooping attacks
Data snooping attacks can be where information is exposed which allows cybercriminals to access, see, and potentially misuse the information in question.
In the Virgin Media data incident, an error led to the information of some 900,000 people being left exposed and easy to snoop on. In fact, investigations confirmed that an unknown third party, unfortunately, did access the exposed information.
If you have yet to start your No Win, No Fee claim for compensation as a victim of the Virgin Media data leak, find out if you are still in time to do so by completing a few forms on our website here now.
Breaches leading to data for sale online
Criminals posting data for sale online could be one of the major risks that can arise from information breaches, leaks and hacks, and the importance of our work fighting for justice for victims is obvious.
This was certainly one of the risks that has been associated with the Virgin Media data leak that affected some 900,000 people, discovered in early 2020. We continue to represent thousands of people claiming compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis for this incident, and you can find out if you are still eligible to join the action by completing a few forms on our website here now.
Compensation if your credit card is hacked
If a credit card is hacked, and the cause of this stems from a data breach, the victim whose information has been exposed or misused could be eligible to claim GDPR compensation.
There does not need to be actual financial details compromised for this kind of event to happen. Even personal details can act as a gateway for criminals to then get access to further information, or dupe people into handing over details. This is why we talk about these risks even in the context of leaks such as the Virgin Media one, where no financial information was exposed.
If you were affected by the Virgin Media data leak, and you have not yet started your claim, find out if you are still in time to pursue a No Win, No Fee case by completing a few forms on our website here now.
Risks of blackmail from a data breach
The risks of blackmail from data breaches can be a significant problem that people can face when information has been exposed, and has fallen into the hands of criminals.
Such events do happen, and they are commonly known as ransomware, which is where criminals will threaten to expose data unless a ransom demand is paid. This can cause significant distress for those who have been affected, and it may go on to cause losses and expenses if data is subsequently misused.
Blackmail events are one of the risks that could have been associated with the Virgin Media data leak. If you were affected by the Virgin Media information exposure event, you can find out if you are still in time to claim by completing a few forms on our website here now.
Cloud technology data breaches
Cloud technology data breaches are set to continue to become an increasing issue, as more of the world continues to become more and more digitised.
When it comes to online information exposure events, the Virgin Media data leak is always one that comes to our mind. We are representing thousands of people pursuing claims in our group action, on a No Win, No Fee basis. If you have yet to join the action, and you are one of the 900,000 people affected by this data leak, you should contact us as soon as you can to find out if you are still eligible to claim.
Virgin Media Leak: careless approach to data protection
The Virgin Media data leak occurred due to what we consider to be a careless approach to data protection, as it was completely avoidable which is why we have launched the group action for compensation that we have.
We represent thousands of people for claims on a No Win, No Fee basis, and you can find out if you are still in time to join the action by completing a few forms on our website here now.
Worried about a data breach? Here’s what to do
If you are worried about a data breach, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself, and there are steps you can take with the law on your side to seek some form of justice for what you have gone through.
The GDPR is the key data protection legislation in the UK that is not just there to govern good practice and management for data being processed and stored, it is also there to serve as punishment if a breach occurs. Whilst the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) can issue monetary penalties, this money is not designed to then filter down to anybody who has been directly impacted by a data breach. Instead, what a victim can do is pursue their own private claim for compensation, and we may be able to represent you on a No Win, No Fee basis.
When it comes to the Virgin Media data leak, you can find out if you are still in time to pursue a claim by completing a few forms on our website here now.
