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Monmouth University Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Monmouth University 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 Monmouth University
Monmouth University is a private institution of higher education located in West Long Branch, New Jersey. Founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College, the school evolved into Monmouth College in 1956, later gaining university status in 1995.
The university offers more than 55 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, with a focus on transformative learning, research, and career preparation.
What Happened?
On March 3, 2026, Monmouth University discovered that an unauthorized third party had potentially accessed some of its data.
The university began an internal investigation and secured its systems. A forensic security firm was engaged to assist with the investigation. It was determined that starting on or about Feb. 5, 2026, and continuing through Feb. 13, 2026, an unauthorized party acquired certain files from the university's network.
The breach was later linked to the PEAR ransomware group, which claimed to have obtained 16 TB of data. The incident was posted on the dark web on March 26, 2026.
After reviewing the compromised files, Monmouth University determined on May 29, 2026, that sensitive personal information may have been exposed.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Addresses
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Government-issued ID numbers (including passport numbers and state ID cards)
- Dates of birth
- Financial account numbers
- Payment card information
- Medical information (including treatment and diagnosis details)
- Health insurance information
- Usernames and passwords
So far, 322 people in Texas and 116 in Vermont were reported as affected.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the Monmouth University data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals whose information was exposed pursue claims for damages, including time spent addressing the breach, out-of-pocket losses, and the risk of future identity theft.
To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit, complete the below form. Lawyers are available to answer questions and guide you through the next steps.
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