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Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen.
•Discovered on April 23, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Names, Social Security numbers, Other sensitive personal information.
•Affects individuals in: Indiana, Maine.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

The Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen & Associates LLC reported a hacking-related data incident that may have involved sensitive personal information. The activity occurred in early October 2025 and was detected by the company in April 2026. Regulatory filings with the Maine Attorney General and reports to the Indiana Attorney General confirm the incident.

Confirmed data types include names and Social Security numbers. Other sensitive personal information may also have been exposed. At least 8,021 individuals were affected, including 6 residents of Indiana. The full scope of affected states and individuals remains unclear. Credit monitoring and fraud assistance were offered to affected individuals.

Details about data breaches can emerge over time, and notification processes can be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Names
Social Security numbers
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Other sensitive personal information

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Oct 9, 2025

Company Discovered

Apr 17, 2026

Regulator Notified

Apr 23, 2026

Consumers Notified

Apr 22, 2026

190 days to discover

5 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

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Case Status:

Monitoring

We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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