On November 6, 2023, Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC (“Citrin Cooperman”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Vermont after discovering a recent cyberattack targeting the company’s computer network. In this notice, Citrin Cooperman explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers and other information. Upon completing its investigation, Citrin Cooperman began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you receive a data breach notification from Citrin Cooperman Advisors 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 Citrin Cooperman Advisors data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Citrin Cooperman Advisors Data Breach?

The Citrin Cooperman Advisors data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected soon. However, Citrin Cooperman’s filing with the Attorney General of Vermont provides some important information on what led up to the breach. Citrin Cooperman also filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana.

According to these sources, on November 7, 2023, Citrin Cooperman learned about a potential data security incident. In response, Citrin Cooperman contained the incident, notified law enforcement, and then began working with third-party data security specialists to begin an investigation.

The Citrin Cooperman investigation confirmed that the incident was indeed a cyberattack. As a result of the attack, hackers were able to access the company’s IT network and steal certain data, including confidential information belonging to some customers.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Citrin Cooperman Advisors reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, financial account numbers and other information.

On November 6, 2023, Citrin Cooperman Advisors 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. Please note there is no evidence suggesting that the incident impacted Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP, a licensed independent CPA firm, as the affected information was stored on the computer network belonging to Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC.

More Information About Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC

Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC is a full-service accounting firm based in New York City, New York. Citrin Cooperman provides attest, assurance, tax, business advisory, valuation, and forensic services. The company operates approximately 25 locations in California, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Maryland, and Virginia. Citrin Cooperman Advisors employs more than 2,400 people and generates approximately $428 million in annual revenue.