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Updated 14 days ago

Zalaznik & Associates, PLLC Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Zalaznik & Associates, PLLC.
•Discovered on September 22, 2025.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, Financial Account Information.
•Affects individuals in: Washington.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

Zalaznik & Associates, PLLC, a Washington accounting firm, experienced unauthorized access to its virtual office tax e-file system. The breach occurred between September 22, 2025, and March 11, 2026. The incident was disclosed through a Washington Attorney General breach notice filing dated May 29, 2026.

The compromised data included names, Social Security numbers, and financial account information. Approximately 685 Washington residents were sent notification letters regarding the incident. The total nationwide number of affected individuals has not been publicly stated. No medical data was involved in this breach.

Details can emerge later, as notices to affected individuals may be delayed. No class-action lawsuit has been confirmed as filed in court, and no multidistrict litigation has been identified.

Data possibly involved

Name
Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Financial Account Information

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 61–90 days

Breach Occurred

Sep 22, 2025

Company Discovered

Mar 11, 2026

Regulator Notified

May 29, 2026

Consumers Notified

May 29, 2026

170 days to discover

79 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

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