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Berger & Williams Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Berger & Williams.
•Discovered on May 6, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name.
•Affects individuals in: Nationwide.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

Berger & Williams, LLP, a law firm, reported a data incident that occurred on February 6, 2025. The firm discovered the breach on April 6, 2026. This incident affected 34,153 individuals. Notices were sent to affected individuals on May 4, 2025. This information comes from a Maine Attorney General filing and an Almeida Law Group report.

The breach may have involved highly sensitive personal, financial, and health-related data, though details on the specific data types involved are limited. While the Almeida Law Group report mentions "personal identifiers," it does not specify if SSN, medical, or financial data were exposed. The full extent of data types has not been publicly confirmed.

More details about this incident may emerge as investigations continue. Notices to consumers can sometimes be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Name

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Feb 6, 2025

Company Discovered

Apr 6, 2026

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

May 4, 2025

424 days to discover

-337 days to notify consumers

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Current

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Investigation Open

We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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