Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (September 22, 2025) – The law firm of Federman & Sherwood announces that it is investigating a data breach involving the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. According to a notice filed with the Attorney General of Maine, the Jewish Federation discovered unauthorized access to its network on or about November 12, 2024.
An investigation determined that between November 5 and November 12, 2024, certain files may have been accessed or removed by unauthorized individuals. On August 20, 2025, it was confirmed that the impacted files potentially contained personal information, including individuals’ names and other sensitive data.
While the Federation stated it has no evidence of misuse of the affected information, it has begun mailing notification letters to potentially impacted individuals. The organization is also offering affected persons complimentary 12 months of credit monitoring, credit report access, and proactive fraud assistance services through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company specializing in identity theft protection.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating this matter to determine whether those impacted may be entitled to remedies under state and federal laws
The compromised information may have included:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh?
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh works to create a thriving Jewish community by raising and allocating funds for local, national, and international programs and institutions
Individuals who received a data breach notification letter from the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh may contact Federman & Sherwood to discuss their legal rights and options at 1-800-237-1277 or click the link to complete the Data Breach Questionnaire and someone will reach out to you.