MBE CPAs Data Breach

MBE CPAs Data Breach

MBE CPAs LLP, (MBE), an accounting firm based in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has reported a significant data breach affecting 30,750 individuals.

What Happened

On April 18, 2024, MBE detected unusual activity on its computer network (the “Incident”). Upon discovery of the Incident, MBE immediately disconnected all access to the network and promptly engaged a specialized third-party cybersecurity firm to assist with securing the environment, as well as, to conduct a comprehensive forensic investigation to determine the nature and scope of the Incident.

While the forensic investigation was ongoing, on July 12, 2024, MBE posted a notice of the Incident on the homepage of its website. The forensic investigation concluded on July 22, 2024, and MBE determined that its data was accessed by an unauthorized actor.

Based on these findings, MBE engaged a data mining vendor to conduct a comprehensive review of the impacted data to determine which individuals’ personal information may have been affected. MBE is in the process of reviewing the impacted data and is providing notice to affected individuals as the information becomes available. Based upon the review, MBE identified that some personal information may have been impacted by the Incident.

Details of the MBE Data Breach

The information potentially impacted by the Incident varies by individual; but affected parties may have had their social security number leaked alongside other personal identifiers.

MBE is offering 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services through TransUnion for affected parties.

Conclusion:

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