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    Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen & Associates LLC ("AMC") Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen & Associates LLC ("AMC").
    • Discovered on April 22, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, Financial Account Information, Date of Birth, Address, Other PII.
    • Affects individuals in: Maine, Massachusetts.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

    Breach confirmed

    The Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen & Associates LLC ("AMC") breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

    Detailed summary

    The Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen & Associates LLC (AMC) experienced an external system breach, or hacking incident, affecting individuals between October 1-9, 2025. The breach was discovered on October 9, 2025. Notification letters were mailed to affected individuals on April 22, 2026, and the Maine Attorney General was notified on April 23, 2026.

    The confirmed data types compromised include names, Social Security numbers, financial account information, dates of birth, addresses, and other personally identifiable information. An estimated 6,808 individuals were affected, including at least 38 Maine residents. The full scope of affected states has not been publicly confirmed.

    Third-party forensic specialists and legal counsel investigated the incident, concluding that an unauthorized individual may have accessed and copied certain data. AMC offered 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and fraud assistance through Cyberscout. Details can emerge later, and notices may be delayed.

    Data possibly involved

    • Name
    • Social Security Number
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Financial Account Information
    • Date of Birth
      Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
    • Address
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Other PII

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    F

    Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

    Breach Occurred

    Oct 1, 2025

    Company Discovered

    Oct 9, 2025

    Regulator Notified

    Apr 23, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Apr 22, 2026

    8 days to discover
    195 days to notify consumers

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Complete

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Complete

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Current

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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

    Case Status:
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