University of Dallas Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
June 1, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the University of Dallas data breach, a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to sensitive personal information that was reported to the Attorney General of Maine.
According to the notice, the University of Dallas recently completed an investigation into suspicious activity within its computer environment. Working with third-party cybersecurity specialists, the university determined that an unauthorized actor gained access to certain systems between August 11, 2025, and August 20, 2025, and may have accessed files without authorization.
Following a comprehensive review of the potentially affected files, the University of Dallas determined that certain sensitive personal information may have been subject to unauthorized access.
The information potentially exposed includes individuals’ names and Social Security numbers.
Cybersecurity incidents affecting colleges and universities are particularly concerning because educational institutions maintain large amounts of sensitive student, employee, alumni, and administrative information that can be exploited for identity theft and fraud.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating whether the University of Dallas implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards and whether this data security incident could have been prevented. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of individuals affected by the University of Dallas data breach.
The University of Dallas reported that it notified federal law enforcement, implemented additional cybersecurity safeguards and employee training measures, and is offering affected individuals twelve (12) months of complimentary credit monitoring services through Experian.
Consumers who received a notice regarding the University of Dallas data breach or who believe their personal information may have been compromised are encouraged to monitor their financial accounts, credit reports, and other personal records for suspicious activity.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is University of Dallas?
The University of Dallas is a private Catholic liberal arts university in Irving, Texas.
Individuals affected by the University of Dallas data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
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