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Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 Wilkes University
Wilkes University is a private, nonprofit university located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Established in 1933, the university serves over 2,200 undergraduate and more than 2,200 graduate students.
The campus spans 35 acres in a historic downtown area, and offers a wide range of academic programs, including business, engineering, nursing, pharmacy, and creative writing.
What happened?
Wilkes University discovered it was the victim of a cyberattack. The university learned on Sept. 22, 2025, that unauthorized access to its internal network had occurred between Jan. 25 and Jan. 26, 2025. A total of 27,632 individuals in the United States were affected, including 24 residents of Maine, 159 in Massachusetts and 290 in Texas.
Wilkes University notified affected individuals in writing on Oct. 8, 2025 and published a Data Security Incident Notice on its website. The breach was also officially disclosed to the Maine, Massachusetts and Texas Attorney Generals' offices beginning on Oct. 8, 2025.
What Information Was Exposed?
- Name
- Address
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Student ID number
- Driver's license or state ID number
- Financial account number
- Financial aid information
- Health insurance policy number
- Medical alert information
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification about this data breach, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself and your information:
- Credit monitoring services: Enroll in the 12 free months of TransUnion Cyberscout credit monitoring and identity theft protection services, offered by Wilkes University.
- 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 you were affected by the Wilkes University data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help current and former students pursue claims related to this incident.
Completing the form below is the first step to joining a lawsuit and seeking potential compensation.
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