Berman & Rabin Data Breach Affects 151,944 Individuals

On July 8, 2024, Berman & Rabin, P.A. discovered suspicious activity on their computer systems, which led to the encryption of certain files. This incident, which occurred between July 5 and July 8, 2024, potentially exposed sensitive information belonging to 151,944 individuals across the United States.

The breach was disclosed to various state attorney general offices, with reports filed in California, Maine, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Texas, and Vermont. The number of affected individuals varied by state, with Texas reporting 24,462 affected individuals, Maine 247, Massachusetts 963, and South Carolina 2,811. The company notified consumers of the breach on January 28, 2025, through written communication via U.S. Mail.

Information Exposed:

• Names
• Social Security numbers
• Dates of birth
• Addresses
• Account numbers
• Payment card information
• Medical information
• Health insurance information

Berman & Rabin, P.A.'s Response

Upon discovering the breach, Berman & Rabin, P.A. notified federal law enforcement and has since reviewed its security policies and procedures and is implementing additional security measures to prevent future incidents.

As a precaution, Berman & Rabin, P.A. is offering affected individuals access to credit monitoring and identity restoration services for 12 to 24 months at no cost. These services are provided through IDX, a data breach and recovery services expert.

Affected individuals are encouraged to enroll in these services and remain vigilant by regularly reviewing their account statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity.

For more information about the data breach, affected individuals can visit the California Attorney General's website, Maine Attorney General's website, Massachusetts Attorney General's website, South Carolina Attorney General's website, Texas Attorney General's website, and Vermont Attorney General's website.