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PeopleGuru Data Breach Draws Class-Action Investigations After July Network Intrusion

Public notices this week follow disclosures that thousands had sensitive records accessed in a July breach.

Overview

  • PeopleGuru says it discovered unauthorized access on or about July 9, 2025, with a forensic review finding hackers entered its network between July 6 and July 9.
  • Law firms Edelson Lechtzin LLP, Murphy Law Firm, and Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP announced investigations and are evaluating potential class-action claims.
  • Murphy Law Firm reports the investigation found files containing the personal information of thousands were accessed or acquired.
  • Exposed data may include names, Social Security numbers, financial account details, dates of birth, passport and driver’s license numbers, medical information, and health insurance information.
  • Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe cites Maine’s breach portal showing 756 affected residents and says notifications began around October 16, 2025.