Columbia University Data Breach Exposes Personal Information: Murphy Law Firm Investigates Legal Claims

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Murphy Law Firm is investigating claims on behalf of all individuals whose personal and confidential information was compromised in the data breach involving Columbia University. To join the class action lawsuit, visit our site HERE .

On or around June 24, 2025, Columbia University (“Columbia”) became aware of suspicious activity on its computer systems, indicating a data breach. Based on a subsequent forensic investigation, Columbia determined that cybercriminals infiltrated its inadequately secured computer network on or around May 16, 2025. The investigation further determined that, through this infiltration, cybercriminals accessed and copied files containing the sensitive personal information of approximately 868,969 individuals.

The information exposed in the data breach includes, but is not limited to:

• Names
• Social Security numbers
• Financial information
• Health insurance information
• Dates of birth
• Demographic information
  

If you received notice of the Columbia University data breach or if your personal information was compromised in the breach, please visit our site HERE . Murphy Law Firm is evaluating legal options, including a potential class action lawsuit, to recover damages on behalf of individuals who were affected by Columbia data breach.

As a result of the data breach, these individuals' personal and highly sensitive information may be in the hands of cybercriminals who can place the information for sale on the dark web or use the information to perpetrate identity theft.
To join a class action lawsuit, click HERE

Murphy Law Firm specializes in data breach class actions, consumer class actions, and federal securities class actions. The firm has extensive experience in securing highly favorable recoveries for its clients.

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