Heier Weisbrot & Bernstein, LLC, an accounting firm based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, experienced a data breach, which it reported to the Attorney General of Maine on August 7, 2024. The breach, discovered on June 27, 2024, involved unauthorized access to sensitive consumer information, including names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and financial account information. This data security incident occurred between June 22 and June 26, 2024, during which time an unauthorized party accessed the company’s tax software and attempted to file unauthorized tax returns on behalf of certain customers.
Upon discovering the suspicious activity, Heier Weisbrot & Bernstein immediately notified the IRS and initiated a detailed investigation to uncover the full extent of the breach. Their investigation confirmed that sensitive personal information had been accessed by the unauthorized party. The company then reviewed the compromised files to determine which consumers were affected by the breach and what specific data was compromised. This review process was completed on July 29, 2024.
Following the investigation, Heier Weisbrot & Bernstein began notifying individuals whose information had been impacted by the breach. On August 7, 2024, the firm mailed data breach notification letters to all affected parties. These letters provided a detailed account of the compromised information and offered victims complimentary credit monitoring services to help mitigate the risk of identity theft and fraud resulting from the breach.
Heier Weisbrot & Bernstein, LLC offers a range of accounting services, including consulting, tax preparation, and outsourced CFO services. The firm, which employs over 25 people, generates approximately $5 million in annual revenue. Despite the breach, the company remains committed to supporting its customers and ensuring that appropriate steps are taken to secure its systems and prevent similar incidents in the future.
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