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Brown, Jake & McDaniel, P.C. Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Brown, Jake & McDaniel, P.C..
•Discovered on September 9, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account information.
•Affects individuals in: Tennessee, Massachusetts, Texas, South Carolina.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

Brown, Jake & McDaniel, P.C., a professional tax and accounting firm based in Tennessee, reported a data breach in September 2026. The firm stated that sensitive personal information for 43,605 individuals may have been exposed in the incident. Customers were notified by mail in early September 2026.

The exposed data includes names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and financial account information. The breach was reported to state regulators in Massachusetts, Texas, and South Carolina. No medical data exposure has been indicated by official sources.

Additional details about the incident, such as the exact date the breach occurred or when the company discovered it, have not been publicly disclosed. Further information may emerge as investigations continue.

Data possibly involved

names
Social Security numbers
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
driver’s license numbers
financial account information

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

Sep 9, 2026

Company Discovered

Unknown

Regulator Notified

Sep 9, 2026

Consumers Notified

Sep 9, 2026

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

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Case Status:

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