Buzzfeed Media Enterprises, Inc. Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
September 21, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Buzzfeed Media Enterprises, Inc. data breach following a notification filed with the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.
According to the filing, the data breach affected one Massachusetts resident, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information potentially affected includes Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and credit or debit card numbers.
The combination of Social Security numbers, government identification information, and payment card information may increase the risk of identity theft, financial fraud, unauthorized transactions, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Buzzfeed Media Enterprises, Inc. implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal and financial information and whether additional measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Drier’s license numbers
- Financial information
- Other sensitive information
What is Buzzfeed Media Enterprises, Inc.?
BuzzFeed is a digital media and technology company that creates and distributes entertainment, pop culture, and lifestyle content.
Individuals affected by the Buzzfeed Media Enterprises, Inc. data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com