Monmouth University Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
August 25, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Monmouth University data breach following a notification filed with the Vermont Attorney General.
According to the filing, the data breach affected approximately 299 Vermont residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information potentially affected includes Social Security numbers, government-issued identification numbers, financial account codes, credit and debit account information, and health records.
The exposure of this combination of sensitive personal, financial, and health information may significantly increase the risk of identity theft, financial fraud, medical identity theft, unauthorized account activity, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Monmouth 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
- Government-issued identification numbers
- Financial information
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Monmouth University?
Monmouth University is a private university in West Long Branch, New Jersey, that provides undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral higher education.
Individuals affected by the Monmouth 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