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Kovack Financial Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Kovack Financial, LLC data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Kovack Financial
Kovack Financial, LLC is a privately owned company based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded in 1997, Kovack Financial serves as the parent company for Kovack Securities Inc. and Kovack Advisors Inc., which are its affiliated broker-dealer and investment advisory firms.
Kovack Financial is known for providing support, technology and resources to independent financial professionals.
What Happened?
Kovack Financial discovered suspicious activity on its computer network on or around Aug. 28, 2025.
An investigation revealed that an unauthorized party had gained access to files within the network between Aug. 8, 2025, and Aug. 27, 2025.
On July 16, 2026, Kovack Financial determined that personal information related to certain individuals may have been accessed during this incident. The types of information exposed in this breach include:
Information Exposed:
- Social Security numbers
- Driver's licenses
- Government ID numbers
- Credit and debit account info
- Financial account information
- Financial account codes
The company reported the breach to the California, Massachusetts and Vermont Attorneys General on Aug. 10, 2026. In Massachusetts, 1,713 residents were affected, while 243 Vermont residents were impacted.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the Kovack Financial data breach, you may have the right to seek compensation for any damages or risks you have faced. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this breach understand their rights and pursue possible claims.
To take the next step, complete the below form to find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit and seek compensation.
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