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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pitman LLP Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pitman LLP.
•Discovered on April 29, 2025.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, Address, Date of Birth, Financial Account Information, Tax ID.
•Affects individuals in: Texas, Iowa.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, an international law firm, experienced a data breach in April 2025. This incident involved a sophisticated social engineering attack where an unauthorized actor persuaded an employee to download firm documents. The firm discovered the breach through a forensic review later in 2025 and reported it on November 6, 2025.

The breach compromised sensitive personal data, including names, Social Security Numbers (SSNs), addresses, dates of birth, and financial account information. At least 39,000 Texas residents were affected, and the national total is likely higher, as notifications were sent nationwide and the Iowa Attorney General also listed the breach. The firm offered 24 months of credit monitoring via Equifax to affected individuals.

Details about data breaches can continue to emerge as investigations progress and notifications are sent.

Data possibly involved

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

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 61–90 days

Breach Occurred

Apr 1, 2025

Company Discovered

Sep 1, 2025

Regulator Notified

Nov 6, 2025

Consumers Notified

Nov 6, 2025

153 days to discover

66 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

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