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Cerenade Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Cerenade data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Cerenade
Cerenade is a technology company based in Inglewood, California, specializing in cloud-based solutions for electronic forms management and legal case management. The company is particularly known in the immigration legal community for its eIMMIGRATION platform, which helps automate and streamline immigration casework and form processing.
Cerenade’s core products include eIMMIGRATION, a leading case management platform for immigration law professionals and nonprofits, and eCMS, a comprehensive legal case and practice management system. The company also offers eForms Solutions for governmental and enterprise organizations looking to modernize and automate paper workflows.
What Happened?
On Oct. 2, 2025, Cerenade detected suspicious activity within its network. The company quickly took steps to secure its systems, including locking down its firewall, infrastructure and applications. The incident was resolved by Oct. 3, 2025, and a forensic investigation was conducted to determine the full scope of the breach.
The investigation revealed that from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, 2025, an unauthorized intruder accessed and downloaded a limited number of documents uploaded to Cerenade’s system.
The ransomware group known as Akira claimed responsibility for the attack and alleged that they obtained 100 GB of corporate data, including scanned client documents such as passports and visas from individuals in the U.S., India, Mexico, the Middle East, Japan and other countries. The stolen data was advertised on the dark web on Oct. 8, 2025.
Possible Information Exposed
- Name
- Date of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Passport numbers
The breach was publicly disclosed to the California Attorney General’s office on Jan. 2, 2026. Impacted individuals have been notified by mail.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a data breach notification from Cerenade, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Identity theft protection services: Sign up for the free IDX identity theft protection services offered by Cerenade.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the Cerenade data breach, you may be eligible for compensation, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.
Lawyers are ready to help you take the next steps. To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit, complete the form below.
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