Fitzgerald, DePietro & Wojnas CPAs Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Fitzgerald, DePietro & Wojnas CPAs, P.C. (“FDW”) data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at FDW, which may have affected a significant number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personally identifiable information.

What Happened?

A recent report from the Montana Attorney General states that the FDW data breach occurred due to a cyberattack. On June 19, 2024, FDW discovered that an unauthorized party had gained access to its network and deployed malicious code to encrypt company files. The subsequent investigation revealed that before the encryption, the attackers were able to access tax documents and other files containing clients' personal information, including:

• Names
• Dates of birth
• Marital status
• Social Security numbers
• Addresses
• Telephone numbers
• Financial information

Data breach notification letters were sent out by FDW on September 26, 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 Fitzgerald, DePietro & Wojnas CPAs 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.

Fitzgerald, DePietro & Wojnas CPAs Overview

Founded in 1920, Fitzgerald, DePietro & Wojnas CPAs, P.C. is a full-service accounting firm based in Utica, New York. They provide a range of financial services including tax preparation, estate planning, business valuation, and more to both individual and corporate clients. FDW has a staff of over 25 and generates around $5 million in revenue annually.

Fitzgerald, DePietro & Wojnas CPAs Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Fitzgerald, DePietro & Wojnas CPAs 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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