Pope & Howard, P.C. (P&H) is informing individuals about a recent data security incident. The firm recently discovered that an unauthorized third party accessed an employee’s email account. This breach may have involved viewing personal information contained within the email account. Although there is no evidence suggesting that personal information has been misused for fraud or identity theft, P&H is taking steps to address the incident.
The incident was identified when an unauthorized third party gained access to one of P&H’s employee email accounts. Upon discovering the breach, P&H promptly secured the account and began an internal investigation. To ensure thoroughness, they also engaged a forensic security firm to assess the situation and verify the security of their systems.
The investigation revealed that the compromised email account may have contained personal information, including names and potentially other sensitive details. While there is no indication that this information has been exploited, P&H is providing guidance on how individuals can protect themselves.
As a precautionary measure, P&H is offering a complimentary two-year membership to Kroll Identity Monitoring Services. This service aims to detect and resolve any potential misuse of personal information. P&H advises individuals to activate the service and remain vigilant in monitoring their personal data for any signs of identity theft.
