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Vanguard 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 Vanguard Group Inc. 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 Vanguard Group
Vanguard Group Inc. is a well-known investment management company based in the United States. Founded in 1975, Vanguard provides a range of financial services, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, brokerage services, retirement plans and financial advice.
What Happened?
Between July 29 and July 31, 2026, Vanguard experienced a data breach caused by a social engineering attack.
In this incident, an imposter deceived a Vanguard employee and gained unauthorized access to certain files stored in cloud-based applications such as Microsoft 365. While no client accounts were accessed and there was no disruption to business operations, some files containing personal information of certain clients were exposed.
Information Exposed:
- Social Security numbers
- Financial account information
The breach was reported to the California and South Carolina attorneys general offices on Nov. 11, 2026, and to the Massachusetts Attorney General on Nov. 12, 2026.
So far, the incident has impacted 1,224 people in Massachusetts and 1,656 in South Carolina. Written notice was sent to those impacted.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by the Vanguard data breach. If your Social Security number or financial account information was exposed, you may be eligible for compensation. Completing the below form is the first step to join a lawsuit and protect your rights.
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