CED Solutions Data Breach

On January 8, 2025, CED Solutions, a leading IT training company in the United States, became aware of a significant cyber incident involving ransomware group 8BASE. The attack has raised concerns regarding the security of the company’s internal systems and the potential exposure of sensitive business data.

CED Solutions offers a wide range of IT certification training, including courses in cybersecurity, Cisco, CompTIA, and Microsoft Azure. The company provides flexible learning options, such as in-person classes, online courses, and webinars, making it a prominent player in the IT certification space. While the specifics of the compromised data remain unclear, the published leak post on January 7, 2025, indicates that 8BASE’s ransomware group is behind the attack. Although no personal information has been confirmed as exposed, the leak does highlight concerns about the security of internal documents and other materials.

While the full extent of the breach is yet to be confirmed by CED Solutions. Individuals associated with CED Solutions are advised to remain vigilant for any signs of suspicious activity involving their personal data. To protect against potential risks, it’s recommended to regularly monitor financial statements, update passwords, and exercise caution with unsolicited communications, such as phishing attempts. For additional guidance on safeguarding your information following a data breach, we encourage you to review this resource on responding to data breaches and the proactive steps you can take to protect yourself.

What Information Was Involved?

Certain personal and sensitive information may have been compromised during the incident, including:

• Name
• Social Security Number

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you received a data breach notification from CED Solutions , it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the CED Solutions data breach. If your information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for:

• Loss of privacy
• Time spent addressing the breach
• Out-of-pocket costs
• Emotional distress

A successful case could also compel the CED Solutions, to enhance its security practices to prevent similar incidents in the future. Contact Class Action U today to explore your legal options and protect your rights.