Updated
Updated · GlobeNewswire · Jun 3
RCI Internet Services Breach Exposes 40,178 People, Prompting Class-Action Probe
Updated
Updated · GlobeNewswire · Jun 3

RCI Internet Services Breach Exposes 40,178 People, Prompting Class-Action Probe

1 articles · Updated · GlobeNewswire · Jun 3

Summary

  • 40,178 people had personal data exposed in an RCI Internet Services breach that the company linked to unauthorized access on March 19, according to a law-firm investigation notice.
  • March 23 was when RCI said it detected suspicious activity, and a forensic review later found cybercriminals had infiltrated an inadequately secured network and removed files.
  • Names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers and passport information were among the data accessed, raising risks of identity theft, fraud and dark-web distribution.
  • Murphy Law Firm said it is evaluating legal claims and a potential class action on behalf of affected individuals who received breach notices or had information compromised.

Insights

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