Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating WorldNet Telecommunications, LLC (“WorldNet”) regarding its recent data breach. The WorldNet data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT WORLDNET TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC:
WorldNet is a telecommunications company based in Puerto Rico. Founded in 1996, WorldNet offers a full range of voice, data, Internet, and cloud services for residential and business, including satellite, IT consulting, voicemail, LAN management, high-speed internet, etc.2,3 Headquartered in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, WorldNet employs over 165 individuals.3
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, WorldNet reported to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its care may have been compromised. According to the breach notice, on January 11, 2025, WorldNet became aware of a network disruption.1 As a result, WorldNet launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, WorldNet confirmed that the sensitive personal information in its systems may have been accessed by an unauthorized third party during the breach.1 As a result, WorldNet began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes: 4
- Name
- Social Security number
On September 11, 2025, WorldNet began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice being sent to Massachusetts residents, WorldNet is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. 1 A link to the letters that WorldNet filed with the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from WorldNet Telecommunications, LLC:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
