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MonitoringMaryland AG filing · March 20, 2025

Clarke Nicolini & Associates Reports 2025 Data Exposure

Clarke Nicolini & Associates, a Maryland-based firm, filed notice of a data security incident on March 20, 2025. The breach potentially exposed highly sensitive client information, including Full Names, Social Security Numbers, and Confidential Legal Correspondence. Affected individuals face increased risks of identity theft and financial fraud.

State
Maryland
Reported
March 20, 2025

What may have been exposed

  • Full Name
  • Social Security Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Financial Account Information
  • Tax Return Information
  • Home Address
  • Email Address
  • Confidential Legal Correspondence

Clarke Nicolini & Associates, Ltd., a firm handling complex corporate and individual client matters, filed notice of a data security incident with Maryland regulators on March 20, 2025. This report acknowledges a compromise of highly confidential data entrusted to the firm.

The breach exposed multiple categories of sensitive personal data. These include Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Financial Account Information, Tax Return Information, Home Address, Email Address, and Confidential Legal Correspondence.

Such an exposure of sensitive data creates significant risks for affected individuals. The compromise of Social Security Numbers, Financial Account Information, and Tax Return Information can directly lead to identity theft, unauthorized account openings, and financial fraud. The exposure of Confidential Legal Correspondence may also impact personal privacy and proprietary information.

Individuals who receive official notification about this incident are advised to take protective measures. Regularly review financial account statements and credit reports for any suspicious or unauthorized activity. Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit files with the major credit bureaus, and remain cautious about unexpected communications or requests for personal information.

What to do if you were affected

Based on the categories of information reported in this filing, these steps can help limit the risk of identity theft and fraud.

  • Freeze your credit

    Place a free credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name and can be lifted anytime.

  • Guard against tax fraud

    File your tax return as early as possible and consider requesting an IRS Identity Protection PIN so no one can file a fraudulent return in your name.

  • Watch your financial accounts

    Review bank and card statements for unfamiliar activity and turn on transaction alerts. Report anything you don't recognize to your bank right away.

  • Secure your online accounts

    Change the password on any account that reused an exposed password and turn on two-factor authentication wherever it's offered.

  • Stay alert to targeted scams

    Be cautious of calls, texts, or emails that reference this breach. Legitimate organizations won't ask you to confirm sensitive details through an unsolicited message.

  • Keep your notification letter

    Save the notice you received. It documents that your information was involved and is often needed to enroll in any credit monitoring offered or to join a related legal claim.

Source: Maryland Attorney General filing

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