Blank Rome Faces Class Actions Over Data Breach Exposing 57,000 Clients

Blank Rome LLP was sued in two separate class actions following a May data breach that compromised the personal information of over 57,000 clients. The breach occurred due to a social engineering attack where a cybercriminal impersonated the firm's IT department, leading to sensitive data being uploaded to an external site. The exposed information includes names, Social Security numbers, addresses, and financial details. Plaintiffs allege negligence in data protection and delayed notification of the breach. The firm claims the incident did not disrupt operations and intends to defend against the lawsuits. The breach highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in law firms' cybersecurity practices.

Key Points: • Blank Rome LLP is facing two class action lawsuits over a data breach affecting 57,000 clients. • The breach was caused by a social engineering attack that misled an attorney into uploading sensitive data. • Plaintiffs allege negligence in safeguarding client information and delayed notification of the breach.