On September 8, 2023, Brady Martz & Associates, PC (“Brady Martz”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of the company’s computer network. In this notice, Brady Martz explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their name, Social Security Number, date of birth, driver’s license or state ID number, health insurance information, and medical information. Upon completing its investigation, Brady Martz 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 Brady Martz & Associates, PC, 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 Brady Martz & Associates data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Brady Martz & Associates Breach?
The Brady Martz & Associates data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Brady Martz’s filing with the Attorney General of Maine provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on November 19, 2022, Brady Martz detected suspicious activity within its computer network. In response, Brady Martz secured its systems and then engaged the help of outside cybersecurity experts to assist with the company’s investigation.
The Brady Martz investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party accessed certain files on the company’s IT network. On August 31, 2023, it was determined that some of these files contained confidential consumer information.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Brady Martz & Associates reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. Brady Martz completed this process on September 8, 2023. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security Number, date of birth, driver’s license or state ID number, health insurance information, and medical information.
On September 8, 2023, Brady Martz & Associates sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.
More Information About Brady Martz & Associates, PC
Founded in 1981, Brady Martz & Associates, PC is an accounting firm based out of Crookston, Minnesota. Brady Martz provides a range of accounting services, including audit & assurance, business valuation, employee benefit plans, forensic accounting, and more. Brady Martz & Associates employs more than 270 people and generates approximately $63 million in annual revenue.
