What Is This About?

If you recently received correspondence from Monmouth University (“Monmouth”) indicating that your sensitive personal and protected health information may have been involved in a data breach, we would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies. We are interested in speaking with affected individuals about potential claims and available remedies. Monmouth has publicly acknowledged a cybersecurity incident that resulted in the exposure of certain individuals’ sensitive personal and protected health information.

What Happened?

In March 2026, Monmouth detected unauthorized activity within its internal network environment. Upon identifying the issue, Monmouth acted quickly to contain the threat, secure its systems, and retain independent cybersecurity specialists to conduct a thorough forensic investigation. Federal authorities, including relevant government agencies, were also notified. Monmouth President Dr. Patrick F. Leahy informed the student body of the breach in a March 13, 2026 email.

On March 26, 2026, dark web monitoring sources reported that the ransom group PEAR had claimed responsibility for the attack. PEAR claims to have accessed 16 terabytes of data in the attack. Based on reported evidence of the breach, compromised information may include financial records, HR files, partner and vendor data, students’ confidential information, students’ grades, personal and health records, minors’ data, email correspondence, and files from OneDrive and Dropbox cloud storage. At this time, Monmouth has not verified these specific claims regarding the data obtained.

Monmouth informed Comparitech for a March 26, 2026 article that the university is working to determine what information was compromised and that identified individuals will be notified pending this review.

What Information Was Impacted?

Based on reported evidence of the breach, the following categories of information belonging to Monmouth students and workforce members may have been compromised:
    • Names;
    • Contact information;
    • Student grades;
    • Other sensitive personal information; and
    • Protected health information.
 

What Action Can You Take?

My Data Breach Attorney is investigating whether affected customers and employees are entitled to compensation. If you received a notice from Monmouth University there is no cost or obligation to participate. Complete the form above to find out about your rights and potential legal remedies available.

About Monmouth University

Monmouth University, headquartered in West Long Branch, New Jersey, is a private higher education institution offering a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university serves a diverse population of students and employs faculty and administrative staff across academic, research, and operational functions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Know Your Legal Rights After a Data Breach Incident

A data breach occurs when sensitive, confidential, or protected information is accessed, disclosed, or stolen without authorization. This may include personal data, financial information, medical information, or business secrets.

Our firm provides the following services:

  • Investigating the breach and determining liability.
  • Filing lawsuits or claims against negligent companies.
  • Helping recover financial damages.
  • Advising on legal steps to protect your rights.

As a consumer, you have the right to:

  • Be notified of the breach under U.S. laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if applicable.
  • Seek compensation for financial or reputational harm.
  • Take legal action against the entity responsible for negligence.

Depending on the case, you may be entitled to:

  • Reimbursement for financial losses (e.g., identity theft).
  • Compensation for emotional distress or loss of privacy.
  • Punitive damages if negligence is proven.

Yes, time is critical. If you suspect your data has been compromised:

  • Secure your accounts by changing passwords.
  • Monitor your credit reports for unusual activity.
  • Contact a law firm to explore legal options for compensation.

Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we recover compensation for you.

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