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Category: Hacking News

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June 21, 2022

Data breach class action claims for compensation

Your Lawyers, as leading privacy claims experts, represent thousands of people engaged in data breach class action claims, fighting for justice on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Since 2014, we have launched over 50 group and multi-party actions for thousands of clients, and this is on top of the singular claims that we represent people for. Anyone who has suffered as a result of losing control of their personal information can be entitled to claim data breach compensation, and we may be able to help you now.

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sensitive employment information
June 17, 2022

Fourth anniversary of the GDPR – have things changed?

Last month saw us marking the fourth anniversary of the GDPR. As leading data breach compensation lawyers, we ask: have things changed?

Given the number of events that have taken place in recent times, it seems that much more still needs to be done to safeguard personal information. We represent thousands of people for cases now on a No Win, No Fee basis, which shows that breaches are still taking place at a monumental rate.

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new report uncovers councils lack of cybersecurity systems
June 15, 2022

Data breach victims receiving threats from hackers

In some cases, cybercriminals can steal from you directly, using stolen bank details or by hacking your online accounts to make unauthorised payments or transfers. However, there are other cases in which criminals can manipulate their victims by using misleading and fraudulent communication to trick people into handing over private information, or overtly blackmailing them into doing so. When victims receive threats from hackers, they can feel incredibly vulnerable, and it may feel difficult to know what to do.

The current state of cybercrime is such that there are very few of us who will have never been targeted with fraudulent messages or calls. Data breach victims can become even more vulnerable to such communication, some of which can be incredibly threatening in nature. As details exposed in data breaches can fall into the hands of criminals, data controllers can be held responsible for any harm caused to victims.

The link between data breaches and cybercrime is clear, which is why companies in possession of personal information must do their utmost to protect it. Where they fail to do so, they can be held liable through data breach compensation claims made by the victims.

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June 08, 2022

Recruitment data breaches compensation claims

Victims of recruitment data breaches could be entitled to claim privacy compensation now and we can offer eligible clients No Win, No Fee legal representation.

Your Lawyers, as leading privacy claims specialists, represent thousands of clients for data breach cases, and we have already recovered over £1m in data breach damages for mostly individual clients to date. Our average settlement is at just over £6,000, which is a great deal more than what we know other firms are settling for when they try to push for low-value resolutions quickly and cheaply.

Achieving true justice requires the experts on your side. We are here to help you, and you can contact the team for free, no-obligation advice here now.

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June 03, 2022

Impact of cyberattacks and claiming data breach compensation

The impact of cyberattacks can be substantial for the victims, which is why the law can entitle people who have lost control of their personal information to claim compensation.

We represent thousands of clients for legal cases as a leading Data Leak Law Firm, and we have recovered over £1m in damages for mostly individual clients to date. We offer No Win, No Fee legal representation for eligible clients, and you can obtain free, no-obligation advice here now.

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May 13, 2022

Claim compensation for a ransomware attack

You could be eligible to claim compensation for a ransomware attack, and our leading firm of privacy lawyers may be able to represent you now on a No Win, No Fee basis.

In short, if more could have been done to have protected your personal information, there may be a breach of the GDPR. If we can prove that a breach of the GDPR has taken place, you could be entitled to pursue a case for compensation and you could be eligible for a pay-out of thousands of pounds in damages.

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council data protection breach claim government data leaks
May 10, 2022

Increasing risk of cyber threats – victims claiming compensation

It is no secret that we live in a world of the increasing risk of cyber threats affecting us all, and it is vital that victims whose personal information has been exposed or misused know what to do.

We are Your Lawyers – The Data Leak Lawyers – and we specialise in representing people for privacy compensation cases. We have been doing so for almost a decade, which means that our experience makes us a leading firm in this niche and complex area of law. Our proven track record of having recovered over £1m in damages for mostly singular cases, representing thousands of clients right now, means that our clients benefit from real experience. This can help us to achieve data breach compensation pay-outs that are better for our clients, with our average standing at just over £6,000 per settled case in damages alone.

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coronavirus contact tracing data app data breach risks
May 04, 2022

Funky Pigeon cybersecurity incident

News of the Funky Pigeon cybersecurity incident has recently been in the media following a cyberattack that has resulted in the platform shutting down services in response to the event.

It remains to be seen what data may have been exposed, although the company appears to be confident that no payment information has been affected. Despite this, there can still be a number of dangers for anyone affected, and people who have previously used the site will need to be vigilant.

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April 20, 2022

Property firm data breaches: claiming compensation

Property firm data breaches can result in a significant amount of personal and sensitive information being misused or exposed, and victims could be eligible to claim compensation now on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Your Lawyers – as leading Data Leak Lawyers – has a wealth of experience in this complex and niche area of law. Representing thousands of victims of data breaches and having recovered over £1m in damages to date, our experience and reputation is clear to see.

We have been advocating for privacy claims for almost a decade now, which is a great deal longer than most other firms out there. Make sure to speak to our expert team here now for free, no-obligation advice.

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April 15, 2022

Equifax data breach settlement reached in the US

An Equifax data breach settlement has been reached in the US that will see up to $425m available for those affected by the cyberattack that was identified in 2017.

The settlement has taken place in the US which means that it is a separate matter to the legal action being taken in the UK, but this development is positive news in respect of the wider fight for justice. At the time of the posting of this article, you may still have time to join the group action case for compensation as long as you speak to the team as a matter of urgency.

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