Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Brazee & Huban, CPA regarding its recent data breach. The Brazee & Huban data breach involved sensitive personal information belonging to over 1,000 individuals.
ABOUT BRAZEE & HUBAN, CPA:
Brazee & Huban is a full-service accounting firm licensed in Massachusetts. Serving individuals, business owners, executives, and independent professionals, Brazee & Huban offers a wide range of services, including personal financial planning, retirement and estate planning, wealth management, small business accounting, bookkeeping services, payroll, and tax planning and preparation. Headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Brazee & Huban has one location and employs over 10 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Brazee & Huban discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Brazee & Huban determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information on or about November 17, 2023. On February 20, 2024, Brazee & Huban began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The exact type of personal information potentially exposed has not been made publicly available. However, according to state reporting guidelines, “personal information” can include the following types of information:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license or state ID number
- Account number, credit or debit card number
- Account passwords or personal identification numbers or other access codes
If you received a breach notification letter from Brazee & Huban, CPA:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the Brazee & Huban data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by Brazee & Huban, CPA:
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.