CARBONDALE, Ill., Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Southern Illinois University data breach. Southern Illinois University reported that a data breach occurred on August 21, 2026.
What Happened
An unauthorized user accessed certain university files. Reports note the breach activity occurred during late 2025 (with filings pointing to dates between July and September 2025), but the university did not discover the intrusion until around July 24, 2026. On or about August 21, 2026, Southern Illinois University notified the Texas Attorney General of a data breach.
Information Exposed
A data breach at Southern Illinois University may have compromised certain personal information, including names, addresses, and Social Security numbers.
Who May Be Impacted
Individuals who received a data breach notification from Southern Illinois University may be at increased risk of identity theft and fraud.
Your Legal Options
Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Southern Illinois University data breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.
Recommended Protective Steps
Review your account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Southern Illinois University incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and enrolling in credit monitoring.
Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation
Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; or click HERE to request a free consultation.
About Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University is a public university system.
About Edelson Lechtzin LLP
Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud
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