Data Breach Summary
On February 2, 2024, Bronstein & Carmona, P.A.(B&C) identified unauthorized activity in its computer network, impacting 10,792 individuals, including 6 residents of Maine. This incident resulted from an external system breach (hacking).
Upon discovering the breach, B&C promptly secured its network, remediated the compromise, and engaged third-party cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident. The company also enhanced its data security measures and conducted a detailed review of potentially impacted information. The investigation confirmed that files related to legal matters stored on the compromised network location could have included personal information.
The company has also collaborated with law enforcement to address the breach. As an additional measure, B&C is offering affected individuals 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity restoration services through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company specializing in fraud prevention and remediation services.
What Information Was Involved?
The digital forensic investigation revealed that affected data varied among individuals. While specific details of the data accessed were not disclosed, the incident could have included personal identifiers stored in B&C’s legal files. However, B&C has stated there is no evidence at this time of misuse of the compromised information.
How to Know if You Were Affected
If you received a data breach notification from B&C’s , it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the B&C’s. If your information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for:
A successful case could also compel B&C’s to enhance its security practices to prevent similar incidents in the future. Contact Class Action U today to explore your legal options and protect your rights.
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