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Epiq Global Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Epiq Global.
•Discovered on May 2, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Disability Status.
•Confirmation level: Based on reports.

Detailed summary

In 2026, Epiq Global, a US-based legal services company, experienced a data breach. The incident was reportedly caused by a criminal actor exploiting a vulnerability within a third-party business application. Epiq Global discovered unauthorized access to a limited segment of its network, which occurred between August 10, 2025, and October 7, 2025.

The investigation and data analysis were completed on May 8, 2026. The exposed data included Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and an indicator of whether an individual self-identified as having a disability. The exact number of affected individuals and the specific states impacted by this breach have not been publicly confirmed.

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Data possibly involved

Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
Disability Status

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

Breach Occurred

Aug 10, 2025

Company Discovered

Oct 7, 2025

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

May 8, 2026

58 days to discover

213 days to notify consumers

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Current

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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Case Status:

Investigation Open

We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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