Wright, Moore, DeHart, Dupuis & Hutchinson reports data breach
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On September 19, 2024, Wright, Moore, DeHart, Dupuis & Hutchinson (WMDDH) repors a data breach after detecting unauthorized access to sensitive information in its possession.
WMDDH is a certified public accounting firm based in Lafayette, Louisiana, providing a variety of services such as tax management, audits, and consulting.
WMDDH first detected unusual activity on July 11, 2023, and immediately secured its systems while working with cybersecurity experts to investigate the breach. The investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party had potentially accessed certain files containing confidential information. WMDDH completed its review of the compromised data on May 8, 2024, and identified the individuals whose information had been exposed.
The breach exposed the following personal data:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Financial account numbers
- Passport numbers
- Medical information
WMDDH has not disclosed the nature of the attack or the number of affected individuals.
On September 19, 2024, WMDDH began sending out data breach notification letters to all affected individuals, detailing the specific data compromised.
