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The Computer Merchant 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 The Computer Merchant 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 The Computer Merchant
The Computer Merchant Ltd. (TCM) is an information technology staffing and services firm based in Norwell, Massachusetts. Founded in 1980, TCM provides IT and software engineering workforce solutions to Fortune 1000 companies, public sector agencies and mid-sized businesses across the United States.
TCM is one of the largest privately held IT staffing companies in the country, placing more than 10,000 consultants annually and maintaining a network of over nine million professionals. The company’s services include IT staffing, application development, infrastructure management, help desk support and technology deployments.
What happened?
In July 2024, The Computer Merchant discovered a cyberattack that targeted its computer network. Initially, their investigation did not find evidence that personal information had been acquired by an unauthorized party. However, in January 2025, TCM learned that stolen data from the incident may have been made publicly available.
In May 2025, a review determined that sensitive information of 34,127 individuals had been exposed. TCM began notifying affected individuals by mail on Aug. 19, 2025.
Information Exposed
- Name
- Social Security number
- Possibly other personal information such as contact details, driver's license number and financial information
The data breach was disclosed to the Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and California Attorneys General on Aug. 21, 2025. The breach was also reported to the Texas Attorney General's office on Aug. 22, 2025.
Impacted individuals include 4,057 in Massachusetts, 2,981 in Texas, 433 Rhode Island residents, 366 in New Hampshire and 261 in Maine.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a data breach notice from The Computer Merchant, 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: Enroll in the free IDX identity theft protection and credit monitoring services offered by TCM.
- 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 information was exposed in the The Computer Merchant 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 individuals affected by this incident pursue possible claims for damages. To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit related to this data breach, complete the form below.
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