Data Breach Summary
Multistate Tax, Inc., a tax consulting firm specializing in state and local tax compliance and advisory services, recently informed individuals of a data breach involving unauthorized access to their network. On January 15, 2025, Multistate Tax, Inc. began mailing data breach notification letters to individuals whose personal information may have been compromised in a recent cybersecurity incident.
According to a recent report from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office, the data breach occurred as a result of unauthorized access to Multistate Tax’s network systems. This incident, which involved a breach of the company’s cybersecurity defenses, led to the exposure of certain personal information stored in their systems. Upon discovering the breach, Multistate Tax, Inc. promptly initiated an investigation to assess the scope of the incident and engaged cybersecurity professionals to secure their network.
As a precautionary measure, the company is offering 24 months of complimentary identity monitoring services to affected individuals, which will help detect potential misuse of their personal information and protect against identity theft. These services are being provided at no charge to those affected by the breach.
Individuals associated with Multistate Tax, 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 breached data may include personal information such as first and last names, along with other sensitive data such as Social Security numbers, financial account information, and other identifying details.
If you received a data breach notification from Multistate Tax, 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 Multistate Tax 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 Multistate Tax, 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 Multistate Tax, 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.
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