Byzfunder Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
If you received a data-breach notice from Byzfunder, time is limited to protect your identity and evaluate legal options. Contact our data-breach team for a free, confidential consultation.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Breach window: September 1 – 20, 2025 (unauthorized access)
- Breach discovered: September 19, 2025
- Consumer notifications mailed: November 19, 2025
- Data exposed: names and Social Security numbers
- Free services: credit & CyberScan monitoring, $1 million insurance, and fully-managed identity-recovery support through IDX
- Enrollment deadline for IDX services: February 19, 2026
What Happened
Byzfunder NY LLC (Byzfunder) detected suspicious activity within one of its software solutions on September 19, 2025. A rapid investigation supported by cybersecurity specialists determined that files may have been accessed or acquired without authorization between September 1 and September 20, 2025. The incident was classified as isolated, yet file-level review completed on or about November 12, 2025 confirmed that certain personal information was present in the affected data.
What Information Was Involved
The potentially accessed data included the following:
- Name
- Social Security number
Byzfunder reports no evidence of misuse or attempted misuse of the information.
Company Response & Free IDX Services
Immediately after discovery, Byzfunder:
- Engaged external cybersecurity experts for incident response
- Implemented additional network-security measures
- Partnered with IDX to provide complimentary identity-protection services that include credit and CyberScan monitoring, up to $1 million in insurance reimbursement, and fully-managed identity-theft recovery support
To activate the free services, impacted individuals may:
- Call IDX at (833) 781-8320 (Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. ET)
- Visit https://app.idx.us/account-creation/protect and enter the enrollment code provided in the letter
- Enroll no later than February 19, 2026
Important Dates
- September 19, 2025 – Breach discovered
- November 12, 2025 – Personal-data review completed
- November 19, 2025 – Consumer letters mailed
- February 19, 2026 – Deadline to enroll in free IDX services
Recommended Next Steps for Affected Individuals
- Enroll in the free IDX services before the deadline.
- Monitor bank, credit-card, and benefit statements for unfamiliar activity.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze with the credit bureaus.
- Keep copies of any fraudulent-activity documentation in case a legal claim is filed.
- Contact a privacy-rights attorney to discuss potential compensation for out-of-pocket losses, time spent, and any future risk.
Legal Options
Data-breach victims often seek compensation through individual claims or class-action lawsuits. Potential damages can include identity-protection costs, fraudulent-charge reimbursement, and credit-damage repair. Our firm is currently evaluating claims related to the Byzfunder breach and offers no-cost case reviews to affected consumers.
Get Your Free Case Assessment: Call or message us today to learn whether you qualify.
There are no fees unless we recover on your behalf.
Company Overview
Below is publicly available background information on the breached organization.
- Official website: byzfunder.com
- Headquarters: 263 W 38th St, 13th Floor, New York, NY, United States
- Industry: Financial Services
- Founded: 2018
- Estimated employees: 11+
- Social channels: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube
Frequently Asked Questions
- I received a data-breach letter from Byzfunder — what should I do?
- Follow the letter’s instructions to enroll in the free IDX identity-protection services by February 19, 2026, monitor your financial accounts, and consult a data-breach attorney about your rights.
- How do I submit a claim related to the Byzfunder data breach?
- Collect your notification letter, any evidence of fraud, and contact a qualified privacy-rights lawyer. Our firm offers free consultations and can handle the claim process on your behalf.
- Am I eligible to join a lawsuit against Byzfunder?
- You may qualify if your personal information was included in the files accessed between September 1 and 20, 2025. Eligibility is confirmed by the notice letter and other documentation.
- What information did the Byzfunder breach expose?
- The incident potentially exposed consumers’ names and Social Security numbers.
- Did Byzfunder offer credit monitoring, and for how long?
- Yes. Byzfunder is providing complimentary credit and CyberScan monitoring, identity-theft insurance up to $1 million, and full identity-recovery services through IDX.
- How many people were affected by the Byzfunder breach?
- As of the latest notice, Byzfunder has not publicly disclosed the total number of impacted individuals.
- How can I get the official breach notice (PDF) for Byzfunder?
- You can download the notice directly from the Maine Attorney General’s website using the link above or by clicking the “Download Official Breach Notice” button in this article.