54 Below Data Breach Compromises Sensitive Information of 13,622 Patrons

54 Below Inc., a nonprofit cabaret venue and restaurant located in the basement of Studio 54 in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, disclosed a data breach that affected approximately 13,622 individuals in the United States, including 17 Maine residents and 16 Vermont residents.

An unknown actor gained unauthorized access to 54 Below's network environment on May 15, 2025. During this unauthorized access, the actor potentially accessed and acquired certain files stored on the network, some of which may have contained individuals' personal information.

54 Below said it identified the unusual activity in its network on the same day, May 15, 2025. The company launched an investigation with the support of external cybersecurity experts to determine the nature and scope of the incident. Following the investigation, 54 Below conducted a comprehensive review of the affected data.

The review concluded nearly a year after the initial incident, at which point the company determined which individuals' personal information may have been involved in connection with the breach.

The types of personal information exposed included names and Social Security numbers.

54 Below's response to the breach

54 Below is offering affected individuals 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services at no charge. These services are provided through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company specializing in fraud assistance and remediation services.

The company is also providing a $1,000,000 identity theft insurance policy at no cost to affected individuals. Additionally, proactive fraud assistance is available to help individuals with any questions or in the event that they become a victim of fraud.

To enroll in these complimentary services, affected individuals can visit the Cyberscout enrollment page and enter the unique code included in their notification letter. Enrollment must be completed within 90 days of the date of the letter.

54 Below has also set up a dedicated help line for individuals with questions about the incident. Cyberscout representatives are available by phone at 833-289-6056 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The help line will remain available for 90 days from the date of the notification letter.

Steps to take if your information was exposed

• Place a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file. Contact any one of the three major credit bureaus, Equifax at 1-800-525-6285, Experian at 1-888-397-3742 or TransUnion at 1-833-799-5355, to help prevent unauthorized accounts from being opened in your name.
• Request free copies of your credit reports. Visit AnnualCreditReport.com to review all three reports for any unfamiliar accounts or suspicious activity.
• Monitor your financial accounts and statements closely. Review bank statements, credit card statements and other financial accounts regularly for any unauthorized transactions and report suspicious activity to your financial institution right away.
• Be cautious of phishing attempts. Watch for emails, phone calls or text messages that reference 54 Below or this data breach by name, as scammers often use real breach notifications to trick people into sharing more personal information.
• Report suspected identity theft to authorities. If you believe your Social Security number has been misused, file a report with the Federal Trade Commission at 877-438-4338 or at consumer.ftc.gov and contact your local law enforcement.