Data Breach Summary
Iannuzzi, Manetta & Co., PC, and its wholly owned subsidiary, Iannuzzi & Darling L.L.C. (“the Company”), have reported a significant cybersecurity incident affecting 25,845 individuals, including 6 residents of Maine. The breach was discovered on December 17, 2024, but it is believed to have occurred as early as July 15, 2024.
The Company, which provides tax, accounting, and auditing services, discovered that its network was encrypted by unknown attackers on August 1, 2024. The breach resulted in a complete shutdown of the company’s operations and access to its servers. In response, the Company’s IT team immediately shut down its network and brought in third-party forensic and legal experts to assist with the investigation and remediation.
The forensic investigation revealed that the attackers had gained access to client data within the company’s network, and the full extent of the breach was not known until November 18, 2024. The company took immediate steps to contain the breach, restore the network by August 8, 2024, and implemented additional security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. Law enforcement, including the FBI, was notified of the incident.
To help protect affected individuals, the Company is offering complimentary access to Experian IdentityWorksSM for 24 months, which includes credit monitoring, fraud detection, and identity theft restoration services.
Individuals associated with Iannuzzi, Manetta & Co., PC, are advised to remain vigilant for any suspicious activity related to their personal information. Monitoring financial statements, changing passwords, and being cautious of phishing attempts are recommended steps to protect against potential misuse of compromised data. To learn more about how to protect yourself after such incidents, explore this resource on how to respond to a data breach incident and understand the steps you can take.
The breach compromised sensitive personal information of a number of current and former clients. This included full names, driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, health insurance policy details, medical record numbers, patient account numbers, and, in a limited number of cases, financial account numbers.
If you received a data breach notification from Iannuzzi, Manetta & Co., PC, it’s likely that your information was compromised. While victims typically get a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH by mail, the effects can be felt long before the notice arrives. These effects may include fraudulent financial activity and various forms of identity theft. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Iannuzzi, Manetta & Co data breach. If your information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit.
Class action lawsuits allow individuals affected by large-scale data breaches like the Iannuzzi, Manetta & Co., PC incident to come together and pursue compensation collectively. These lawsuits can provide a more efficient and cost-effective way to hold companies accountable for failing to protect personal information. Learn how joining a class action lawsuit can potentially help you to seek compensation for:
A successful case could also compel Iannuzzi, Manetta & Co., PC to improve its security measures and prevent future breaches. Reach out to Class Action U today to determine your eligibility for a data breach class action lawsuit and the compensation that may be available to you.
©2024 ClassActionU
