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McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP.
•Discovered on March 12, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Other personal identifier.
•Affects individuals in: Maine.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP, a law firm, experienced an external system breach (hacking) that occurred between March 28, 2025, and April 1, 2025. The company discovered this breach on December 4, 2025, and subsequently reported it, with consumer notifications occurring on March 12, 2026. This information comes from a Maine Attorney General notice.

The breach involved the exposure of names or other personal identifiers. The exact number of individuals affected nationally has not been disclosed, but at least 5 Maine residents were impacted. The full scope of affected data types, beyond names and other personal identifiers, has not been publicly confirmed. Identity theft protection services, specifically 12 months of credit monitoring through Epiq, were offered to affected individuals.

More details may emerge as investigations continue and as additional state disclosures are made. Official notices to consumers may also be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Name
Other personal identifier

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 91–180 days

Breach Occurred

Mar 28, 2025

Company Discovered

Dec 4, 2025

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Mar 12, 2026

251 days to discover

98 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:

Investigation Open

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

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