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Pearlman, Brown, & Wax LLP Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Pearlman, Brown, & Wax LLP.
•Discovered on June 12, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Names, Social Security Numbers, Medical and Treatment Information.
•Affects individuals in: California.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

Pearlman, Brown, & Wax LLP, a law firm, reported a hacking/IT incident to the California Attorney General, which was publicly disclosed on June 15, 2026. The incident is associated with May 1, 2026, and the company posted notice on June 9, 2026. A legal firm is conducting an investigation into the breach.

The California Attorney General filing indicates that names, Social Security numbers, and medical and treatment information may have been involved. The exact number of affected individuals has not been publicly disclosed in the available information. While the breach was reported through a California Attorney General filing, the full scope of affected states beyond California or additional data types remains unclear.

More details about this data breach may emerge later, and notices to affected individuals may be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Names
Social Security Numbers
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Medical and Treatment Information

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

May 1, 2026

Company Discovered

Jun 9, 2026

Regulator Notified

Jun 9, 2026

Consumers Notified

Unknown

39 days to discover

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

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Case Status:

Investigation Open

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