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Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive Information at Lee University
Lemberg Law is actively investigating the Lee University data breach, which may have exposed sensitive personal information belonging to students, faculty, and staff. If you received a breach notice from Lee University, your private data may be at risk.
What Happened?
In March 2024, Lee University experienced a cybersecurity incident caused by a third-party software vulnerability. After detecting the issue, the university took steps to contain the threat and began working with external cybersecurity experts to investigate the scope of the breach.
The investigation found that some files had been downloaded from the university’s systems. Lee University reviewed the impacted data to identify affected individuals. Notifications were issued in March 2025 to those whose information may have been involved.
What Information Was Exposed?
The compromised data varies by person, but includes:
- Full Name
- Social Security Number
- Date of Birth
- Student or Employee ID
- Academic or Employment Records
- Contact Details
What You Can Do
If you received a data breach letter from Lee University:
- Enroll in the free identity monitoring service by June 24, 2025
- Check your credit reports and bank accounts for unusual activity
- Change passwords for online accounts as a precaution
- Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze
- Contact Lemberg Law to discuss your legal options
Need Help? Contact Us for a Free Case Review
If Lee University notified you about this data breach, you may be entitled to legal compensation. Call Lemberg Law today for a free consultation. No fees unless we win.
Source: California Department of Justice