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Michael J. Berger & Co. Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Michael J. Berger & Co..
•Discovered on October 27, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Names, Social Security numbers, Financial account codes, Credit account information, Debit account information.
•Affects individuals in: New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

Michael J. Berger & Co., CPA LLP discovered a disruption to its computer network on September 19, 2025, and determined it resulted from a ransomware attack. The company’s investigation found that an unauthorized actor accessed its network on September 17, 2025. On July 21, 2026, the company confirmed that files containing personal information had been taken. The breach was reported in an investigation page published by Shamis & Gentile P.A. on October 26, 2026.

The information reported as exposed included names, Social Security numbers, financial account codes, and credit and debit account information. The source identified affected residents in New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island but did not state the number of people affected. Affected individuals were notified on October 20, 2026; further details may emerge.

Data possibly involved

Names
Social Security numbers
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Financial account codes
Credit account information
Debit account information

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

Breach Occurred

Sep 17, 2025

Company Discovered

Sep 19, 2025

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Oct 20, 2026

2 days to discover

396 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:

Investigation Open

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