On October 7, 2024, Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy, LLC filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized actor gained access to the firm’s IT network and removed certain files. In this notice, DA&E explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access individuals’ sensitive information. Upon completing its investigation, DA&E began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy, LLC, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy Data Breach?
The Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, DA&E’s filing with the Attorney General of Maine provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on February 28, 2024, DA&E experienced a disruption to its IT network. In response, DA&E secured its network and then began working with cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident.
Through this investigation, DA&E confirmed that an unauthorized party had accessed its network on February 28, 2024, and removed certain files containing confidential information from its network.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. DA&E completed this process on September 26, 2024, noting that the breached information varies depending on the individual. Then, on October 7, 2024, Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. Note that while the data breach letter available on the Maine Attorney General’s website does not mention what data types were leaked, the personalized data breach letters that were recently sent should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.
More Information About Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy, LLC
Founded in 1976, Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy, LLC is an accounting firm based out of Aurora, Nebraska. DA&E provides a range of accounting-related services, including tax preparation, audits, reviews, compilations, bookkeeping services, and general business consulting. DA&E serves a diverse range of clientele, with approximately 70 percent of the firm’s business coming from the banking and healthcare industries. Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy employs more than 25 people and generates approximately $5 million in annual revenue.
