Grubhub Data Breach Class Action Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Grubhub data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Grubhub, which exposed sensitive personal identifiable information including names, partial payment card information, email addresses, and phone numbers of affected individuals.

What Happened?

A recent website notice posted on Grubhub titled "Our Response to a Third-Party Vendor Incident," stated that the breach occurred when an unauthorized party gained access to an account associated with a third-party service provider. Upon discovery, Grubhub engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate and contain the incident, terminating the unauthorized access and removing the compromised service provider from their network. An investigation was launched and it was found that the breach specifically impacted campus diners, merchants, and drivers who had interactions with Grubhub's customer care service.

Data breach letters are expected to be sent out by Grubhub, informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
   1. Set up alerts for suspicious activity
   2. Review all financial statements thoroughly
   3. Request free credit reports and examine them for unauthorized entries
      
      
2. Consider freezing your credit
   1. Contact all three major credit bureaus to place a freeze
   2. Understand this prevents new accounts from being opened in your name
   3. Remember to temporarily lift the freeze when applying for legitimate credit
      
      
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the Grubhub data breach
   1. Be wary of unexpected emails or messages claiming to be from Grubhub
   2. Don't click on suspicious links or download unexpected attachments
   3. Verify all communications through official channels
      
      
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
   1. Create strong, unique passwords for each account
   2. Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters
   3. Consider using a password manager for better security
      
      
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible
   1. Add this extra layer of security to all important accounts
   2. Use authenticator apps rather than SMS when available
   3. Keep backup codes in a secure location

For more detailed guidance, explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand measures you can take to protect yourself after a data breach.

Grubhub Overview

Grubhub operates as a subsidiary of Just Eat Takeaway.com, functioning as a food delivery platform throughout the United States. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the company maintains a workforce of approximately 3,000 employees and generates annual revenue of $980 million. Their platform facilitates connections between consumers and local restaurants through both web and mobile interfaces, enabling food delivery and pickup services. Grubhub’s network includes thousands of restaurant partnerships across various locations in the United States.

Grubhub Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Grubhub data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft.

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.

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