McCormick Taylor, Inc. Reports 2025 Data Security Incident
McCormick Taylor, Inc., a professional services firm, reported a data security incident to the Maryland Attorney General's office on March 18, 2025. This incident potentially exposed sensitive employee data, including Social Security Numbers and banking details. Affected individuals face risks of identity theft and financial fraud.
- State
- Maryland
- Reported
- March 18, 2025
What may have been exposed
- Full Name
- Social Security Number
- Date of Birth
- Mailing Address
- Wage and Compensation Information
- Tax Return Information
- Direct Deposit Account Details
- Banking Institution Information
McCormick Taylor, Inc., an engineering and infrastructure consulting firm, formally disclosed a data security incident to the Maryland Attorney General on March 18, 2025. The company's report indicates an unspecified breach, prompting ongoing monitoring of the situation.
The firm, which provides extensive services to public sector and government clients, handles a broad range of internal personnel records. While the specific technical nature of the compromise remains under evaluation, such incidents often involve unauthorized access to corporate networks or internal file repositories.
According to the disclosure, the types of information potentially exposed in this incident include Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Mailing Address, Wage and Compensation Information, Tax Return Information, Direct Deposit Account Details, and Banking Institution Information. The unauthorized exposure of these data categories poses significant risks to those affected.
Such a combination of exposed personal and financial data can enable identity theft, financial account takeover, and fraudulent tax filings. Individuals whose sensitive information has been compromised may experience financial losses and endure a lengthy process to restore their credit and financial security.
To help protect themselves, affected individuals should promptly review all financial statements and credit reports for any unusual activity. It is advisable to consider placing a fraud alert or freezing credit with the major credit bureaus. Remaining vigilant about unsolicited communications and verifying the legitimacy of requests for personal information is also critical.
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.
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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