As early as in February 2014, eBay, Inc., a multi-billion dollar company that services and manages one of the world’s largest user-to-user auction websites, had significant customer information stolen. Cybercriminals who gained access to the company’s internal and customer databases managed to obtain customer names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and user passwords—extremely sensitive information, to say the least. Reportedly, credit card information and online payment information, such as one’s PayPal account, were not compromised.
On May 21, 2014, eBay issued a public statement, urging its users to change their passwords. While the auction giant did not disclose how many of its 148 million registered users were affected, the eBay assured that there has yet to be any malicious activity on any eBay accounts (i.e., the passwords acquired have not yet been used) and that the passwords stored in eBay’s database are encrypted and virtually impossible to decipher. Regardless, it behooves online customers to change their passwords to prevent their accounts from being hijacked.
More interestingly, eBay discovered the breach two weeks ago. Although not the biggest data breach in U.S. history, the company began immediate forensic proceedings to uncover the damage incurred by the cyber theft, leaving many to ponder why the eCommerce corporation delayed notice to customers and the public at large. Accounts may be salvaged due to eBay’s crisis management strategy; however, the cyber thieves still walked away with critical and private customer information. Cyber criminals who have access to the stolen email addresses, home addresses, and phone numbers may attempt to use such information to extract even more private information from eBay users. Therefore, eBay users should be on the lookout for such unsavory attempts.
For more information, please contact Fernando M. Pinguelo, Partner and chair of the Cyber Security & Data Protection Law Group and Crisis & Risk Management Law Group.
Scarinci Hollenbeck Announces Three Attorney Promotions for 2026
Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC announces the promotion of three attorneys effective January 1, 2026: Samantha L. Blake and Brittany P. Tarabour to Counsel, and Kevin M. Cuddihy to Senior Associate. The following summarizes each attorney’s practice and experience. Samantha L. Blake Promoted to Counsel Samantha L. Blake has been promoted to Counsel and practices out of […]
NJBIZ Features Two Scarinci Hollenbeck Partners on the 2026 Commercial Real Estate Market Forecast
Scarinci Hollenbeck real estate partners Donald Pepe and Joe DeMarco were recently interviewed by NJBIZ reporter Kimberly Redmond for a feature examining what may shape the commercial real estate market in 2026. The article explores several issues currently influencing development and investment decisions across New Jersey, including redevelopment considerations, regulatory and financing pressures, emerging asset […]
Scarinci Hollenbeck Partner Angelo Auteri Receives the Michael A. Pane Ethics in Government Award
Little Falls, New Jersey — Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC is pleased to announce that Partner Angelo Auteri has been awarded the Michael A. Pane Ethics in Government Award, one of New Jersey’s most esteemed recognitions for integrity and professionalism in public service. The award was presented on Thursday, November 20th during the New Jersey State League […]
Scarinci Hollenbeck Named in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®
November 6, 2025 – Little Falls, NJ – Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC is proud to be recognized in the 2026 edition of the Best Law Firms rankings, published by Best Lawyers. The firm has been named a Regional Tier 1 firm in New Jersey in five practice areas, a Regional Tier 2 firm in New Jersey […]
Scarinci Hollenbeck Attorneys Named 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers
Angela A. Turiano and Ryan O. Miller of Scarinci Hollenbeck’s NYC Office Earn Prestigious Honor Legal rankings publisher Super Lawyers has named two lawyers from Scarinci Hollenbeck’s New York office to its 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers list. The firm congratulates Angela A. Turiano and Ryan O. Miller for this notable accomplishment. No more […]
Scarinci Hollenbeck Secures Major Win for Jersey City Renovation Project
Donald M. Pepe and Patrick T. Conlon Secure Appellate Ruling Dismissing Challenge to Jersey City Improvement Project Little Falls, NJ – October 22, 2025 – Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC has secured a significant appellate win on behalf of the Exchange Place Alliance District Management Corporation. The Appellate Division of the New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed the […]
No Aspect of the advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court. Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
Sign up to get the latest from our attorneys!
Explore What Matters Most to You.
Consider subscribing to our Firm Insights mailing list by clicking the button below so you can keep up to date with the firm`s latest articles covering various legal topics.
Stay informed and inspired with the latest updates, insights, and events from Scarinci Hollenbeck. Our resource library provides valuable content across a range of categories to keep you connected and ahead of the curve.
Let`s get in touch!
Sign up to get the latest from the Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC attorneys!
