Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Montagut & Sobral, PC, regarding its recent data breach. The Montagut & Sobral data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT MONTAGUT & SOBRAL, PC:
Montagut & Sobral is a law firm based in Virginia. Specializing in immigration law, Montagut & Sobral offers a variety of legal services regarding permanent residence, removal defense, citizenship, temporary status and non-immigrant visas, and USCIS assistance.2 Additionally, Montagut & Sobral provides related legal services in Virgina such as power of attorney, divorces, and amendment of birth certificates, paternity, and adoption.2 Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Montagut & Sobral has one location and employs over 20 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Montagut & Sobral reported to the Attorney General of New Hampshire that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. According to the breach notice, on June 24, 2024, Montagut & Sobral detected suspicious activity within its IT systems. As a result, Montagut & Sobral launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Montagut & Sobral learned that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been viewed and obtained by an unauthorized individual during the incident on or around June 24, 2024. As a result, Montagut & Sobral began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
On September 19, 2024, Montagut & Sobral began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to New Hampshire residents, Montagut & Sobral is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that Montagut & Sobral filed with the Attorney General of New Hampshire is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Montagut & Sobral, PC:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
