Why do the incident date and the report date differ?

Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.

What does the records-affected figure count?

It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.

Does this case file change over time?

Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

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Case File: Paradise Wealth Advisors/Keith Clark and Associates Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the Paradise Wealth Advisors/Keith Clark and Associates incident. The state report is dated June 17, 2025.

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June 17, 2025Report filed in MassachusettsDate the notice was lodged with the Massachusetts Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Massachusetts
Date reported: June 17, 2025
Receiving office: Massachusetts Attorney General

Case notes

Paradise Wealth Advisors and Keith Clark and Associates, both operating in the financial advisory sector, filed a data breach notification with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office on June 17, 2025. The filing confirms that a security incident occurred, impacting personal information maintained by the firms for their clients. The nature of the breach and specific details remain under investigation.

While the specific categories of data involved in this incident were not detailed in the public filing, financial advisory firms typically handle a broad range of sensitive personal and financial records. Therefore, recipients of a notification letter should assume that information critical to their financial identity may have been compromised.

The incident is currently under investigation, meaning the full scope and cause are still being determined. Data breaches at financial institutions are often the result of sophisticated cyberattacks, and the reporting of such an event underscores the need for vigilance by affected individuals.

If you receive a data breach notification letter from Paradise Wealth Advisors or Keith Clark and Associates, it signifies that your confidential information was involved in this security incident. Review the notification carefully for any specific details provided by the company regarding the breach and the types of information affected.

It is advisable to remain alert for any unusual activity across your financial accounts and other personal records. Regularly review bank statements, credit card bills, and explanations of benefits for transactions you do not recognize. Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit reports with the major credit bureaus to prevent unauthorized new accounts from being opened in your name. Staying vigilant and promptly reporting any suspicious activity can help mitigate potential harm from the exposed data.

Questions about this case file

Where does the Paradise Wealth Advisors/Keith Clark and Associates case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report Paradise Wealth Advisors/Keith Clark and Associates lodged with the Massachusetts Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.
Why do the incident date and the report date differ?: Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.
What does the records-affected figure count?: It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.
Does this case file change over time?: Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

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