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New York University 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 New York 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 New York University
New York University (NYU) is a private research university founded in 1831 and located in New York City. With a student body of over 65,000 and more than 17,000 employees, NYU is one of the largest private universities in the United States.
The university operates 10 undergraduate schools and 15 graduate schools, offering programs in fields such as arts and sciences, law, medicine, business, and engineering. NYU has global presence, with degree-granting campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai, as well as academic centers in major cities worldwide.
What Happened?
On March 22, 2025, New York University experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to its IT systems. For approximately three hours, web traffic to NYU’s main website was redirected to a webpage created by the unauthorized actor.
The redirected webpage contained files with personally identifiable information (PII) of over three million students and applicants. The data breach was disclosed to the the Texas Attorney General’s office on June 10, 2025, reporting that 33,255 individuals in Texas were affected.
The university also posted a message about the cybersecurity incident on its own website on March 27, 2025, stating impacted individuals would be notified as soon as the investigation was complete.
Exposed Information:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Admissions data
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you believe your personal information was exposed in this NYU data breach, you have important rights. You may be entitled to free credit monitoring, and possible financial compensation.
- Credit monitoring and identity protection services: Sign up free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services, if offered.
- 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.
Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and guide you through the process of joining a class action lawsuit if you qualify.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the New York University data breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit and seek compensation. This could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.
Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals pursue their rights and recover for any harm caused by this incident. To take the next step, complete the form below.
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