Posted On April 24, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
April 24 – The data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. are investigating the Educational Computer Systems Inc. data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The Educational Computer Systems data breach resulted in the below information of certain individuals being compromised:
According to the Attorney General of Maine, the Educational Computer Systems data breach was reported after they were targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The company detected an unusually high volume of login attempts on its online services which allowed students to access their tax forms. This prompted ECSI to disconnect its systems and launch an investigation. It was confirmed that an unauthorized party was able to access data belonging to certain students between October 29, 2023, and February 12, 2024. On April 19, 2024, Educational Computer Systems sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach.
Educational Computer Systems, Inc. is a services business based out of Warrendale, Pennsylvania that provides schools and colleges with certain services. These services are related to past-due 
accounts receivable management, campus-based student loan servicing, tax document services, tuition payment plans, refund management, call center, and outsourcing services. ECSI is a subsidiary of Global Payments Inc.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Educational Computer Systems data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. Victims can file a data breach class action lawsuit if you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Educational Computer Systems. Contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 for a free consultation to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
Also, consider reading our Guide for Victims of a Data Breach to learn what your next steps should be. Data breach victims should remain alert for signs of identity theft and take steps to secure their accounts and personal information.
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