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As cybercriminals continue to enhance their methods and develop their tools, it is becoming harder for consumers to avoid online fraud. However, consumers can be put at even greater risk when a company to whom they have disclosed their personal data fails to keep it private, as data exposure can provide fraudsters with a clear route to attacking their victims. If you have been affected by a data breach that allowed cybercriminals to steal from you, you could recover online fraud compensation as part of a claim.<\/p>\n

In March last year, it was revealed that the personal information of 900,000 people, mainly consumers, had been exposed due to the failure to secure a Virgin Media database. In response, we began taking on claims for those affected, and we are now bringing a group action against Virgin Media for the data breach.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

As a result of the exposure of their personal information, the victims of the Virgin Media data breach may have become vulnerable to online fraud. This factor can be taken into account in claims against the company. If you think you may be eligible for a case, you can sign up to claim via our online form here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Online fraud after a data breach<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are a number of ways in which victims may be affected by online fraud following a data breach, and it can depend upon the kind of information exposed. Some of the potential cybercrime threats include:<\/p>\n