NJ Radar Online has reviewed a data breach notification received by an individual registered in the Frontline system through the Fort Lee school district in New Jersey. According to the notification, the affected personal information included the recipient’s Social Security number (SSN).
Frontline, whose software is used by school districts across the United States, announced on October 26, 2026, that it had begun notifying individuals whose information was affected by the August incident. Notifications are being delivered by email or U.S. mail in cooperation with affected districts.
Unauthorized Access Through a Software Vulnerability
According to Frontline’s official statement, a vulnerability in a third-party software product allowed unauthorized access to part of its systems. The unauthorized activity was identified on August 14, 2026, and the last day of such activity was August 15. The incident affected information associated with Frontline Central and School Health Management.
The company says it addressed the vulnerability, engaged independent cybersecurity specialists, involved law enforcement, and strengthened its security measures.
Social Security Numbers and Other Identifying Information
Frontline lists the affected categories as Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, other government identification numbers, Medicaid IDs, and student IDs.
The information involved varies by individual. This means that not every affected person had all of these categories exposed.
Recipients should carefully review their own notification to determine which information was involved and what support is available to them.
The Frontline public statements reviewed for this article did not provide a total number of affected individuals or a complete list of affected school districts. No separate public statement from the Fort Lee school district was found during the review. An individual notification does not establish that all district employees or students were affected.
What to Do After Receiving a Notice
Frontline is offering eligible adults in the United States two years of free credit monitoring through TransUnion. Enrollment instructions are included in the notification. Questions can be directed to 1-800-759-7279, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding major U.S. holidays.
An additional protective measure is a credit freeze. A freeze must be requested separately from each of the three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Freezing a credit report is free, does not lower a credit score, and restricts access to the report lenders use when considering new credit accounts. It can be temporarily lifted when someone needs to apply for credit.
To help protect against fraudulent tax returns, individuals can request an IRS Identity Protection PIN, or IP PIN. This six-digit number helps prevent someone else from filing a tax return using their Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). Information and enrollment options are available on the official IRS website.
Recipients should regularly review bank statements, credit card statements, and credit reports, and report unfamiliar transactions or accounts. They should also be cautious about unexpected messages requesting personal information or payment. Frontline emphasizes that the services offered in its notification are free. Suspected identity theft can be reported at IdentityTheft.gov.
Sources: Frontline Education — Data Breach Notice | Frontline — Incident Information | FTC — Credit Freeze | IRS — Identity Protection PIN
By NJ RADAR Team