Select Education Group
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

March 22, 2024 -- Attention: victims of the Select Education Group data breach.

Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the recently announced Select Education Group data breach.

Recently, Select Education Group, which encompasses the Institute of Technology, National Holistic Institute, Bauman College, Fremont University, and Arch USA, encountered a significant cybersecurity breach. This incident allowed unauthorized parties to gain access to several of Select Education Group's computer systems, within which personal information of individuals was stored.

In response, Select Education Group has been investigating the breach, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies and external cybersecurity professionals. It was revealed that an advanced threat actor, employing sophisticated methods to bypass Select Education Group's security measures, infiltrated their systems.

The breach was identified around November 5, 2023, after which Select Education Group has stated immediate actions were taken to disconnect the affected systems from the network, alert law enforcement, and initiate a thorough investigation with the assistance of cybersecurity specialists. Efforts have since been focused on understanding the scope and mechanics of the breach and enhancing the security infrastructure of Select Education Group's computer network to prevent future incidents.

As a result of the data breach, Select Education Group is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to affected individuals.

Approximately 67,000 individuals were affected by the Select Education Group data breach.

Breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: names, Social Security numbers, payment and billing data, and/or academic data.

Additional information about the Select Education Group data breach may be found here: Select Education Group Data Breach Notification.

Select Education Group positions itself as a forward-thinking consortium of private post-secondary institutions dedicated to providing specialized education aimed at enhancing employability and career advancement potential in various fields. With a foundation laid in 2014 and built upon over decades of experience in educational services, Select Education Group emphasizes a mission centered around delivering employable graduates through a blend of quality education, expert instruction, and professional support in a range of disciplines including healthcare, technical skills, culinary arts, and business administration.

Select Education Group's curriculum is designed to cater to a diverse range of career paths, offering programs in vocational and practical nursing, medical assisting, physical therapy assisting, and more, across several campuses in California and Oregon. This comprehensive approach is underscored by a commitment to blend online and on-ground educational delivery methods, ensuring accessibility and flexibility for its students. The group's recent expansion into online graduate studies and hybrid education models reflects an adaptability and responsiveness to the evolving landscape of postsecondary education.

Select Education Group's strategic growth through acquisitions and curriculum expansion, alongside initiatives to standardize and leverage successful internal processes, showcases a dedication to not only meet but exceed the educational needs of its community. This holistic approach to education, combined with a focus on employable skills and career development, positions Select Education Group as a significant player in the realm of specialized post-secondary education.

The Select Education Group Website may have additional information about or provide periodic updates regarding the data breach.

For more information about steps you can take to possibly reduce the chances harm arising from a data breach, please review the following article: What are some steps you can take if you've been the victim of a data breach?

If you believe you are a victim of the Select Education Group data breach, and would like to participate in a class action lawsuit regarding this data breach, please submit your information via the form on this webpage. This website is not associated with nor authorized by Select Education Group or any affiliated companies.