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Category: Ransomware

Riverside data leak
October 10, 2022

Medical devices are at risk of cyberattacks

Medical devices are at risk of cyberattacks as a result of greater connectivity and increased digitisation in today’s modern society.

Your Lawyers, as Leading Data Leak Lawyers, continue to represent increasing numbers of victims of cyberattacks, including thousands of people engaged in group and multi-party actions. We do not see any signs of cybersecurity risks slowing down, and we expect many more hacks and cyberattacks to continue to happen over the next few years and beyond.

Whilst this article is talking about certain risks, victims who have suffered as a result of a cyberattack can be entitled to claim compensation and you can speak to our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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Norfolk and Suffolk police data
September 26, 2022

NHS IT Supplier Cyberattack – Ransom Demanded

There was a major NHS IT supplier cyberattack that impacted the majority of 111 outsourced systems last month, with incredibly personal and sensitive information reportedly held for ransom.

It was reported that the cybercriminals demanded a ransom on the threat of leaking medical information which could reportedly have affected millions of people.

We know that hackers target the healthcare sector, so it is not surprising to have seen that this incident has occurred. That being said, given how personal and sensitive information is in the healthcare sector, we expect cybersecurity to prevent these kinds of incidents being successful.

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restaurant online delivery
September 19, 2022

Major Risks of Data Breaches: Claiming Compensation

As a leading firm of privacy compensation specialists, we know all too well about the major risks of data breaches and the impact they can have on the victims.

We represent thousands of people for individual data claims and in group action matters, and we have been doing for almost a decade. Our enviable position in this niche and complex area of law means that we have the expertise to fight for the right to compensation when information has been misused and/or exposed.

Feel free to talk to our team for free, no-obligational legal advice here now.

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September 07, 2022

What To Do After a Data Breach – Legal Advice and Help

It can be a worrying time after a data breach, and it is important to make sure that you take steps to protect yourself and know what you can do in terms of legal advice and representation.

The GDPR can entitle you to claim compensation if you have been affected by a data breach and we may be able to represent you for a legal case on a No Win, No Fee basis. We are a leading firm of privacy compensation experts who have been fighting for justice for almost a decade in this niche and complex area of law.

You can contact our team here now for free and no-obligation legal advice today.

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disposal of sensitive
July 18, 2022

Advanced Cold-formed Sections data caught up in ransom attack

We have been notified of the Advanced Cold-formed Sections data breach where the company is understood to have been caught up in a ransomware attack.

Breach notification correspondence has been issued to people who may potentially be affected by this incident, and we have agreed to take legal action having been approached for help. Your Lawyers, as Leading Data Leak Lawyers, represent thousands of people just like you for claims of this nature. Victims could be entitled to claim on a No Win, No Fee basis now.

Please do not hesitate to speak to our team if you require advice here now.

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incorrectly configured databases
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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fraud from cyberattacks hotel data breaches
March 22, 2022

Scams can arise from data breaches: legal advice

Scams can arise from data breaches, leaks and hacks, and this is one of the additional worries and stresses that victims of privacy incidents must be vigilant about.

This is why the GDPR can entitle the victim of a data breach to claim compensation for any distress caused by the loss of control of their private information. The threat of a possible scam can be very distressing, and this can be considered as part of a legal case.

Your Lawyers, as leading Data Leak Lawyers, know all too well how badly victims of privacy breaches can be impacted. We represent thousands of people for data claims, and we have recovered over £1m in damages to date for mostly individual clients. We can help you now.

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data theft risks
March 11, 2022

Compensation claim for identity theft from a data breach

You could be eligible to pursue a compensation claim for identity theft if the details used stem from a data breach, leak or hack. We may be able to represent you on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Information is valuable and can end up in the hands of criminals who can then target people to commit fraud and theft. Victims who are either targeted or lose money could be eligible to claim, as you do not have to have lost money to be able to recover damages for a data breach.

Your Lawyers – as leading Data Leak Lawyers – are here to help with our vast and enviable experience in this niche and complex area of law.

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Have I Been Pwned
March 09, 2022

Claiming compensation for massive ransomware attacks

Victims of massive ransomware attacks can be entitled to claim data breach compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis, and we may be able to help you now.

Your Lawyers, as Leading Data Leak Lawyers, have been fighting for justice for victims of data breaches and cybercrimes for years. Representing thousands of clients and having recovered over £1m to date for mostly individual privacy clients, we are committed to helping those who have been wronged.

The law is there to protect people from the fallout that can occur when control over private information is lost. Just because the loss has stemmed from a cyberattack does not mean that a victim cannot claim. We may be able to help you.

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Technology Software
March 08, 2022

Outdated IT infrastructure – no excuse when it comes to data breach claims

Outdated IT infrastructure is a major cause for people suffering when their personal information is misused or exposed, and there is no excuse. Victims can be eligible to claim compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis, and we can help.

Your Lawyers – as leading Data Leak Lawyers – represent thousands of people for claims and have won over £1m in data breach damages for mainly individual clients to date. Our experience in this complex and niche area of law speaks for itself, so when we tell you that outdated IT infrastructure is no excuse, you can trust in our advice.

If you have suffered due to the loss of control of your personal information, you could be eligible to launch a legal case with us now.

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