On September 3, 2024, Katz Nannis + Solomon, PC (“KN+S”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access information in the company’s possession. In this notice, KN+S explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information. Upon completing its investigation, KN+S 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 Katz Nannis + Solomon, 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 Katz Nannis + Solomon data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Katz Nannis + Solomon Data Breach?

The Katz Nannis + Solomon data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. Unfortunately, KN+S’s filing with the Attorney General of Massachusetts provides only little information on what led up to the breach, and the company has not yet issued a press release or posted a website notice discussing the incident.

What we do know is that KN+S recently experienced an incident in which an unauthorized party was able to access information that had been provided to the company. While most reported data breaches involve cyberattacks against the reporting company, it is possible that KN+S is reporting the incident on behalf of one of the company’s vendors. These are referred to as third-party data breaches.

Regardless of which company was targeted, after learning that sensitive consumer data in its possession was subject to unauthorized access, Katz Nannis + Solomon reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted.

On September 3, 2024, Katz Nannis + Solomon sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. While the KN+S data breach letters found on the Massachusetts Attorney General’s website do not specify what data types were leaked, the personalized letters that were recently sent out should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About Katz Nannis + Solomon, PC

Katz Nannis + Solomon, PC is a certified public accounting firm located in Waltham, Massachusetts. KN+S specializes in helping early-stage, angel and venture-funded technology, life science and entrepreneurial companies. The company boasts expertise in various industries, including software & technology, robotics & manufacturing, life sciences & medical devices, food & consumer products, and financial services. Katz Nannis + Solomon employs more than 73 people and generates approximately $17 million in annual revenue.