Squire Patton Boggs reports breach of client-held personal data including Social Security numbers
Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP reported a data breach to the Vermont Attorney General on October 8, 2026, listing Social Security numbers and two Vermont residents, Cybernews and Law360 reported. The firm's consumer notice, filed with Massachusetts regulators, says files affected by a cybersecurity incident contained personal information it held for a client, which it confirmed on September 25, 2026.
Report (Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation) → · Cybernews, Law360
Key points
- Squire Patton Boggs' notice, reported to Vermont's attorney general on October 8, 2026, cites Social Security numbers and two Vermont residents.CybernewsLaw360
- The firm said it held the affected personal information on behalf of a client while providing legal services.Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
- The firm said it confirmed on September 25, 2026 that impacted files contained sensitive personal information.Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
- Data involved: names, Social Security numbers, insurance account numbers and, in some cases, dates of birth.Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
- The firm said it contacted law enforcement and regulators and is offering Epiq credit monitoring.Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
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