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Got a notice from Professional Testing Corporation? Here’s what to do.

Professional Testing Corporation told the Massachusetts Attorney General that people’s information was exposed. If you got a letter, work through the steps below.

Your checklist

  1. 1

    Keep the letter

    Save the notice from Professional Testing Corporation and its envelope. The date you were told can matter for legal deadlines.

  2. 2

    Freeze your credit

    The filing does not list what was taken, so play it safe. A free freeze at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion stops new accounts being opened in your name.

  3. 3

    Change reused passwords

    Change any password you used with this company or reused elsewhere, and turn on two-factor sign-in.

  4. 4

    Get a free claim review

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About the Professional Testing Corporation breach

Reported to
Massachusetts Attorney General
Date filed
June 5, 2025
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

Professional Testing Corporation operates as a specialized administrative and psychometric services provider, partnering with professional certification boards, medical specialty associations, licensing agencies, and academic institutions to develop, administer, and score high-stakes examinations. Because of the critical nature of its operations, the company functions as a central repository for vast amounts of highly sensitive candidate, applicant, and professional credentialing data. To facilitate registration, identity verification, background screening, and secure remote or in-person testing, Professional Testing Corporation routinely collects, processes, and stores an extensive volume of personally identifiable information and confidential records, making it a high-value target for cybercriminals seeking to exploit high-value personal dossiers. In 2025, Professional Testing Corporation reported a significant security incident to the Massachusetts Attorney General, alerting regulators and affected individuals to an unauthorized compromise of its digital infrastructure. While investigations into such testing and credentialing platform breaches frequently reveal sophisticated cyberattacks—such as unauthorized access to legacy databases, exploitation of vulnerabilities within third-party vendor platforms, or targeted ransomware deployments—the core issue centers on a breakdown in network security controls. Organizations entrusted with managing high-stakes testing data carry an elevated duty of care to implement robust encryption, multi-factor authentication, and continuous network monitoring to thwart external intrusion attempts before unauthorized data exfiltration occurs. The data compromised in the Professional Testing Corporation security incident typically encompasses a dangerous combination of elements that exposes victims to severe long-term risks. Exposed fields frequently include full legal names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, home mailing addresses, email addresses, and detailed professional licensing or examination records. The exposure of Social Security numbers and dates of birth provides bad actors with the foundational building blocks required to execute sophisticated identity theft, open fraudulent credit lines, file unauthorized tax returns, and commit medical or financial fraud. Furthermore, the compromise of professional certification and examination histories leaves credentialed professionals vulnerable to targeted phishing schemes, credential stuffing attacks, and reputational impersonation. Under Massachusetts general laws and federal data protection standards, entities like Professional Testing Corporation have an affirmative legal obligation to implement and maintain reasonable security procedures and practices to protect private personal information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. The occurrence of a data breach of this magnitude serves as a strong indicator that the company may have fallen short of these statutory mandates, potentially failing to patch known vulnerabilities, properly segment sensitive testing databases, or maintain adequate intrusion detection protocols. Under consumer protection frameworks, organizations that fail to secure sensitive data can be held legally accountable for negligence and breach of implied contract. Receiving a formal data breach notification letter from Professional Testing Corporation is an official admission that your confidential information was compromised due to inadequate data security measures. Legally, this notification provides affected individuals with the standing necessary to participate in a class action lawsuit aimed at securing compensation, credit monitoring services, and institutional reform. You do not need to demonstrate that financial fraud has already occurred to join a class action investigation; the increased risk of future identity theft and the loss of privacy are actionable harms. Our law firm handles data breach cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay zero out-of-pocket costs and owe no legal fees unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.

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Professional Testing Corporation data breach questions

Is the Professional Testing Corporation data breach letter legit or a scam?
A notice from Professional Testing Corporation in the mail matches the breach Professional Testing Corporation reported to the Massachusetts Attorney General on June 5, 2025. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact Professional Testing Corporation through a phone number or website you find yourself.
Did Professional Testing Corporation offer free credit monitoring?
Check your letter from Professional Testing Corporation. If free credit or identity monitoring is offered, the enrollment code and deadline are printed in the notice itself. Using the free service won't stop you from joining a lawsuit or settlement later.
Is there a Professional Testing Corporation data breach class action lawsuit?
Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against Professional Testing Corporation. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
What should I do after getting the Professional Testing Corporation data breach notice?
Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
Do I need a Professional Testing Corporation data breach lawyer or attorney?
An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
Can I sue Professional Testing Corporation over the data breach?
It depends on what was exposed, the law in Massachusetts and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
How much could a Professional Testing Corporation data breach settlement or claim be worth?
There is no set amount, and no Professional Testing Corporation settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.

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