Southern Illinois University Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
August 25, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Southern Illinois University data breach following a notification filed with the Vermont Attorney General.
According to the filing, the data breach affected approximately 23 Vermont residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information potentially affected includes Social Security numbers.
The exposure of Social Security numbers may increase the risk of identity theft, tax fraud, financial fraud, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Southern Illinois University implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal information and whether additional security measures could have prevented this incident. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of individuals affected by the data breach.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is Southern Illinois University?
Southern Illinois University is a public university system and research institution that provides higher education, professional training, and academic research.
Individuals affected by the Southern Illinois University data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com