Posted On October 23, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
October 23 – The Schreck Financial Group data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack that compromised sensitive email data at the Kansas-based financial firm. The data breach involved unauthorized access to confidential information contained within an employee’s email account, potentially exposing sensitive client data.
According to official filings with the Montana Attorney General’s office, Schreck Financial Group discovered suspicious activity within their email system on August 12, 2024. An investigation was launched that confirmed that an unauthorized party accessed an employee’s email account, potentially compromising confidential client information stored within. The company completed their review of affected files on October 1, 2024, followed by a thorough process of identifying and collecting contact information for impacted individuals by October 3, 2024. On October 17, 2024, Schreck Financial Group began notifying affected individuals through detailed data breach letters, outlining the specific information that may have been compromised in the incident.
Founded in 1957, Schreck Financial Group serves as a trusted independent financial firm headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. The company specializes in providing comprehensive financial services to high net-worth investors, medical professionals, and business owners. With a team of over 25 employees and annual revenue of approximately $7 million, SFG has established itself as a significant player in the financial advisory sector.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Schreck Financial Group 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 Schreck Financial Group 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.
