Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating AOS, Inc., which does business as MoneyBlock (“MoneyBlock”), regarding its recent data breach. The MoneyBlock data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an unknown number of individuals.
ABOUT AOS, INC. D/B/A MONEYBLOCK:
MoneyBlock is a financial services company based in Illinois. Founded in 2003, MoneyBlock is a securities broker-dealer that offers independent advisors and their clients an alternative to traditional wirehouses.2 Today, MoneyBlock offers a variety of brokerage accounts, such as retirement and custodial, and products and services to support their clients in choosing what assets to trade.3,4 Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, MoneyBlock serves clients across the country.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, MoneyBlock reported to the Attorney General of Commonwealth of Massachusetts that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its care may have been compromised. According to the breach notice, on July 31, 2025, MoneyBlock detected suspicious activity in its computer network.1 As a result, MoneyBlock launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, MoneyBlock confirmed that the sensitive personal information in its network may have been accessed by an unauthorized third party on or about July 31, 2025.1 Consequently, MoneyBlock 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 information
- Passport number
- Financial account information
- Date of birth
- Address
As a result of the breach, MoneyBlock began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice being sent to Massachusetts residents, MoneyBlock is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. 1 A link to breach notification letters that MoneyBlock filed with the Attorney General of Commonwealth of Massachusetts is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from AOS, Inc. d/b/a MoneyBlock:
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.
