On May 3, 2024, Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy, LLC (“DA&E”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of the company’s computer network. In this notice, DA&E explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names and Social Security numbers. Upon completing its investigation, DA&E began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you received a data breach notification from Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy, LLC, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy Data Breach?

The Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, DA&E’s filing with the Attorney General of Montana provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on February 28, 2024, DA&E experienced a network disruption. While DA&E doesn’t explain what exactly happened during this disruption, in response, DA&E secured its network and then began working with external cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident.

Through this investigation, DA&E confirmed that an unauthorized party was able to access parts of its computer system on February 28, 2024, including files containing confidential consumer information.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. DA&E completed this process on April 1, 2024. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name and Social Security number.

On May 3, 2024, Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy, LLC

Founded in 1976, Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy, LLC is an accounting firm located in Aurora, Nebraska. DA&E provides a range of accounting-related services to consumers and businesses; however, much of the firm’s business comes from the healthcare industry. In this role, DA&E provides audit, cost reporting, federal tax, and other financial consulting services to healthcare organizations. Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy employs more than 25 people and generates approximately $5 million in annual revenue.