Class Advisors reports third party data breach
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Class Advisors, a business consulting and tax preparation firm based in San Diego, California, reported a data breach following the discovery of unauthorized access to consumer data.
The breach was reported after Class Advisors received a notification from one of its vendors regarding a data security incident related to the filing of fraudulent tax returns. Class Advisors initiated an investigation to assess the extent of the breach, notified the IRS and engaged third-party cybersecurity experts to aid in the investigation.
The investigation concluded that an unauthorized individual accessed Class Advisors' files between February 12, 2024, and March 6, 2024.
The breach exposed sensitive information, including:
- Names
- Dates of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Financial account information
No details are disclosed about the breached third party vendor or the number of affected individuals.
Class Advisors began sending out data breach notification letters to the impacted individuals.
