Family Independence Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

Family Independence is notifying 278 people that their personal information may have been exposed during a cyber-attack discovered in June 2025. If you received a breach notice from Family Independence, you could be entitled to free identity-theft protection and potential compensation. Request a Free Case Review

What Happened?

According to a notice filed with the Massachusetts Attorney General, Family Independence, Inc. (“Family Independence”) detected a cyber-attack against its systems in June 2025. A forensic investigation revealed that an unauthorized actor accessed the organization’s network for approximately one week during May 2025, including at least one employee email account.

How Many People Were Affected?

The breach impacts 278 Massachusetts residents.

What Information Was Exposed?

The forensic review determined the attacker could have viewed or obtained the following data:

• First and last name
• Social Security number
• Driver’s license number
• Financial account number
• Credit or debit card number

Company Response

Family Independence reported that it:

• Engaged an external cybersecurity consultant to investigate and contain the incident.
• Notified affected individuals and relevant regulators.
• Secured complimentary 18-month identity-monitoring services through Kroll, including credit monitoring, fraud consultation, and identity-theft restoration.

Your Next Steps

The notice from Family Independence urges recipients to review the enclosed “Additional Resources” and consider placing a free fraud alert or security freeze on their credit files. Impacted individuals should also:

• Enroll in the complimentary Kroll services before the stated deadline.
• Monitor credit reports and financial statements for unfamiliar activity.
• Retain copies of any communications regarding the breach.

Company Overview

Family Independence, Inc. (Family Independence) is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit organization focused on economic mobility.

• Website: familyindependence.org
• Headquarters: 11 Mount Pleasant Ave Unit 103, Roxbury, MA, USA
• Year founded: 2017
• Industry: Nonprofit
• Employees: 12 (approx.)

Frequently Asked Questions

I received a data breach letter from Family Independence — what should I do?

Follow the instructions in the letter, enroll in the free Kroll identity-monitoring services, and consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze for added protection.

How do I submit a claim related to the Family Independence data breach?

You may have legal rights to compensation. Click “Request a Free Case Review” above to discuss your situation with consumer-protection attorneys at no cost.

Am I eligible to join a lawsuit against Family Independence?

If your personal data was compromised, you may qualify. Eligibility depends on factors such as residency and damages. Contact us for a free evaluation.

What information did the Family Independence breach expose?

Potentially exposed data includes name, Social Security number, driver’s license number, financial account information, and credit/debit card details.

Did Family Independence offer credit monitoring, and for how long?

Yes. The organization is providing 18 months of complimentary identity-monitoring services through Kroll.

How many people were affected by the Family Independence breach?

Family Independence reported the incident to the Massachusetts Attorney General as affecting 278 individuals.

How can I get the official breach notice (PDF) for Family Independence?

You can download the document directly from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s website using the button above or the link in the Sources sidebar.

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