Posted On April 1, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
April 1 – The Ciuni & Panichi data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the accounting firm’s systems were compromised in a recent cyber security incident. The Ciuni & Panichi data breach resulted in sensitive personal information of certain individuals being compromised, including names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth. Based on information provided to the Texas Attorney General, the breach has affected at least 1,474 Texas residents, with the total number of impacted individuals nationwide still undetermined.
According to the Texas Attorney General’s office, Ciuni & Panichi reported a data breach after discovering unauthorized access to confidential information in their possession. The accounting firm recently completed an investigation into the security incident, confirming that an unauthorized party had gained access to sensitive client data.
While the exact nature of the breach hasn’t been fully disclosed, the unauthorized access compromised highly sensitive personal information that could potentially be used for identity theft and fraud. Currently, Ciuni & Panichi has not issued a public press release or website notice with additional details about the circumstances of the breach.
On April 1, 2025, Ciuni & Panichi sent out data breach notification letters to individuals whose information was affected by the breach. These notifications are legally required to inform potential victims about the exposure of their personal data and provide guidance on protective measures they can take.
Ciuni & Panichi, Inc. is a certified public accounting and business advisory firm established in 1973 by founders Charles Ciuni and Vincent Panichi. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the firm provides a range of professional services including accounting, auditing, tax planning, and management consulting to clients across multiple industries.
The firm serves diverse sectors including manufacturing, construction, real estate, and nonprofit organizations. With approximately 75 professionals on staff, Ciuni & Panichi generates an estimated annual revenue of $17 million. As a CPA firm, they routinely handle sensitive financial and personal information for both individual and business clients, making data security particularly critical to their operations.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Ciuni & Panichi data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Ciuni & Panichi and would like a free consultation, contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
