Vikor Scientific Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
February 9, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood is investigating a data breach involving Vikor Scientific, following a notification filed with the Attorney General of California.
According to the filing, the incident involved a cybersecurity event at a third-party vendor that provided services to Vikor Scientific and related diagnostic laboratories. The vendor identified unauthorized access to a server between November 8 and November 9, 2025, during which certain data files were copied without authorization. The investigation was completed on December 12, 2025.
The information potentially involved varies by individual and may include names and other personal identifiers, as well as additional sensitive information contained in explanation of benefits records.
Vikor Scientific reported that there is no evidence at this time of identity theft or fraud related to the incident. Affected individuals are being offered complimentary identity theft protection services, including credit monitoring, identity recovery assistance, and insurance coverage.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Vikor Scientific implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards, whether appropriate vendor oversight was in place, and whether affected individuals may have legal claims arising from the incident.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Other sensitive information
What is Vikor Scientific?
Vikor Scientific is a Charleston-based molecular diagnostics company founded in 2018 that specializes in rapid pathogen detection, quantification, and antibiotic resistance gene identification.
Individuals who received a data breach notification letter or believe they may have been affected are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their rights.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277
Email: info@federmanlaw.com
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