Cherry Bekaert Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC (“Cherry Bekaert”) data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Cherry Bekaert, which may have affected an undetermined number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

A recent report from the Attorney General of Massachusetts states that the Cherry Bekaert data breach occurred due to a cyber security attack. Information on the breach is still limited but it appears sensitive consumer information was accessible to an unauthorized party. Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC reviewed the files to determine which consumers were impacted and what information was compromised. Data breach letters were sent out by Cherry Bekaert on September 3, 2024 informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
2. Consider freezing your credit
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the Cherry Bekaert data breach
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible

For more detailed guidance, explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand measures you can take to protect yourself after a data breach.

Cherry Bekaert Overview

Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC is a certified public accounting firm offering traditional accounting services across multiple locations in the United States. Cherry Bekaert also offers financial and management services to its clients nationwide including in Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Illinois, Texas, and Virginia.

Cherry Bekaert Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Cherry Bekaert data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft.

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.

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