Young Life Data Breach

On June 14, 2024, Young Life, a nonprofit organization, detected suspicious activity on its computer network, which was later confirmed to be a malware attack. The breach, identified as an external system hacking incident, potentially exposed sensitive personal information belonging to 51,226 individuals, including 34 residents of Maine. The incident occurred between June 13 and June 14, 2024, and was discovered on November 18, 2024.

Upon discovering the breach, Young Life launched an investigation, and notified federal law enforcement. On December 12, 2024, the organization began sending written notices to affected individuals, including Maine residents, to inform them of the potential exposure of their data.

Young Life also partnered with Cyberscout to offer one year of complimentary credit monitoring services to those impacted.

What Information Was Involved?

Young Life’s investigation revealed that an unauthorized actor may have accessed systems storing sensitive data related to current and former employees and their dependents. While there is no evidence suggesting identity theft or fraud resulting from the breach, the types of information potentially exposed include:

• • Names
  • Social Security numbers
  • Financial account details
  • Payment card information

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you received a data breach notification from Young Life, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Young Life 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 Young Life 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.