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    Markowitz, Ringel, Trusty & Hartog, P.A. Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Markowitz, Ringel, Trusty & Hartog, P.A..
    • Discovered on April 16, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Names, Social Security numbers, Health insurance information, Financial account information, Payment card information, Driver's license numbers, Medical information.
    • Affects individuals in: Maine, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

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    Detailed summary

    Markowitz, Ringel, Trusty & Hartog, P.A. (MRTH), a legal services firm, became aware of suspicious system activity affecting its network on August 8, 2025. The firm launched an investigation which concluded that an unauthorized actor accessed or acquired certain data on that date. MRTH notified law enforcement of the incident.

    The breach exposed personal data including names, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, financial account information, payment card information, driver's license numbers, and medical information. A total of 298 individuals nationwide were affected, including 1 Maine resident, 8 Indiana residents, and an unspecified number in Massachusetts and Florida. The exact number of individuals impacted in certain states has not been publicly specified. MRTH offered 24 months of credit monitoring and identity restoration services through TransUnion to affected individuals.

    More details about the full scope of the breach and any further regulatory actions may emerge. Affected individuals directly impacted by this event were notified via written notice on April 16, 2026.

    Data possibly involved

    • Names
    • Social Security numbers
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Health insurance information
      Could be used for insurance fraud
    • Financial account information
    • Payment card information
    • Driver's license numbers
      Can be used for identity fraud
    • Medical information

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    C

    Notified consumers within 61–90 days

    Breach Occurred

    Aug 8, 2025

    Company Discovered

    Feb 6, 2026

    Regulator Notified

    Apr 15, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Apr 16, 2026

    182 days to discover
    69 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:
    Monitoring

    We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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