Kerkering, Barberio & Co., Certified Public Accountants experienced an external system breach (hacking) that occurred on May 25, 2025, and was discovered on May 27, 2025. This incident was confirmed by a regulatory filing with the Maine Attorney General in March 2026.
The breach affected 4,179 individuals in total, with 3 Maine residents affected. The types of information acquired included names and other personal identifiers. The specific types of "other personal identifiers" have not been publicly detailed. Affected individuals were offered 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft services through Cyberscout. Consumers were notified via written notification on March 13, 2026.
Additional details about the breach, such as the full scope of affected states or any ongoing investigations, have not yet been disclosed. Details can emerge later, and notices may be delayed.