On February 28, 2023, Veris Residential, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Massachusetts Attorney General following a cybersecurity incident that leaked confidential consumer information. Based on the company’s official filing, the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to consumers’ names, Social Security numbers, financial account information and driver’s license numbers. After confirming that consumer data was leaked, Veris began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals who were impacted by the recent data security incident.

If you received a data breach notification from Veris Residential, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. To learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft and what your legal options are in the wake of the Veris Residential data breach, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What We Know So Far About the Veris Residential Breach

The available information regarding the Veris Residential breach comes from the company’s filing with the Attorney General of Massachusetts. However, the data breach reporting laws of Massachusetts prevent companies from disclosing too much information about the breach. Further, Veris has not yet issued a press release or posted a notice on its website regarding the recent incident. Thus, at this point, all we know is that Veris recently discovered a potential cybersecurity issue and, upon investigation, was able to confirm that an unauthorized party was able to access certain files containing confidential consumer information.

Upon discovering that sensitive consumer data was made available to an unauthorized party, Veris Residential began to review the affected files to determine what information was compromised and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, financial account information and driver’s license number.

On February 28, 2023, Veris Residential sent out data breach letters to all individuals whose information was compromised as a result of the recent data security incident.

More Information About Veris Residential, Inc.

Veris Residential, Inc. is a real estate investment trust based in Jersey City, New Jersey. The company owns or has an interest in 71 properties, including 42 offices, 21 apartment complexes, four parking and retail properties, and three hotels. Some of the most notable holdings include 101 Hudson Street in New York, New York; Harborside, on the Hudson Waterfront in Jersey City, New Jersey; and Marabella Apartments in Jersey City, New Jersey. Veris Residential employs more than 234 people and generates approximately $329 million in annual revenue.