Wineberg, Solheim, Howell & Shain PC data breach
Maryland law firm Wineberg, Solheim, Howell & Shain PC has filed a data breach report following an unauthorized access incident. This exposure compromised sensitive client information, potentially placing affected individuals at risk of identity theft and financial fraud, warranting immediate attention.
Docket sheet
- Company
- Wineberg, Solheim, Howell & Shain PC
- Venue
- Maryland Attorney General
- Filed
- March 18, 2025
- People affected
- Not stated
- Status
- Monitoring
Where this breach stands
- 1
Breach occurred
The filing does not state when the incident happened.
- 2
Reported to the Maryland Attorney GeneralMarch 18, 2025
The company filed a breach notification with the state regulator.
- 3
Attorney reviewCurrent stage
Current status: Monitoring. Our office is reviewing whether affected people may have claims.
- 4
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Information listed in the filing
- Full Name
- Social Security Number
- Date of Birth
- Home Address
- Phone Number
- Financial Account Details
- Tax and Compensation Records
- Confidential Legal Correspondence
Clerk's notes
On March 18, 2025, the Maryland law firm Wineberg, Solheim, Howell & Shain PC formally reported a data security incident to the Attorney General's office. The nature of the breach remains unspecified as the investigation is ongoing, but it involved unauthorized access to the firm's systems, jeopardizing confidential client data.
The compromised information includes Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Home Address, Phone Number, Financial Account Details, Tax and Compensation Records, and Confidential Legal Correspondence. Such an extensive exposure of highly sensitive data can lead to severe risks, including identity theft, financial fraud, and targeted spear-phishing attempts for those affected.
As a legal institution handling vast amounts of private information, Wineberg, Solheim, Howell & Shain PC had a strict legal duty under Maryland law to implement robust security measures. This includes maintaining advanced encryption, multi-factor authentication, and diligent network monitoring. The occurrence of this breach suggests potential lapses in these critical data protection protocols.
If you have received a data breach notification letter from Wineberg, Solheim, Howell & Shain PC, this confirms that your personal and confidential information was compromised. Such a notification may establish the basis for legal recourse for negligence or invasion of privacy. Reviewing your individual circumstances with a legal professional can help you understand your options without charge.
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