Class-action suit targets global commercial real estate firm for failing to protect client info during massive data breach
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Cushman & Wakefield after a cyberattack exposed sensitive client data.Summary
Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate giant, has been targeted by a proposed class-action lawsuit filed by former tenant Michelle Milewski. The suit alleges the firm failed to protect client information after a cyberattack by the Russian-speaking groups "ShinyHunters" and "Qilin." The breach, attributed to a "vishing" attack, exposed highly sensitive data including names, social security numbers, and financial details. Milewski claims she has suffered identity theft and fraud as a result. C&W spokespersons deny the allegations, stating the incident was limited in scope. The lawsuit accuses the firm of negligence and failing to implement industry-standard cybersecurity measures. This legal action follows a separate class-action suit filed in March by a former employee regarding the firm's 401(k) plan.
(Source：New York Post)