Posted On March 25, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
March 25 – The Wineberg Solheim Howell & Shain, P.C. 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. The Wineberg Solheim Howell & Shain, P.C. data breach resulted in the exposure of names, Social Security numbers, IRS identity protection PINs, driver’s license numbers, and health insurance information of certain individuals being compromised.
According to the Vermont Attorney General’s website, Wineberg Solheim Howell & Shain, P.C. reported a data breach after they detected suspicious activity within their computer network.
The accounting firm discovered the security incident on November 13, 2024. Upon detection, WSHS implemented security measures to protect their systems and engaged external cybersecurity professionals to conduct a thorough investigation into the nature and scope of the incident.
The investigation confirmed that an unauthorized actor had not only accessed but also acquired certain files from the firm’s network. These files contained highly sensitive and confidential client information. Following this discovery, Wineberg Solheim Howell & Shain conducted a comprehensive review of the compromised files to determine exactly what information was exposed and which individuals were affected.
This review process was completed on March 12, 2025, approximately four months after the initial detection of the breach. The analysis revealed that various types of personal information had been compromised, with the specific data varying by individual. The potentially exposed information includes names, Social Security numbers, IRS identity protection PINs, driver’s license numbers, and health insurance information.
On March 18, 2025, Wineberg Solheim Howell & Shain, P.C. sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach. These personalized notifications should provide recipients with details about the specific categories of their personal information that were compromised in the incident.
Wineberg Solheim Howell & Shain, P.C. operates as a certified public accounting and financial advisory firm based in Chicago, Illinois. The firm provides professional accounting and financial services to various client segments.
The company’s service offerings include multiple aspects of financial management and reporting, with a particular focus on tax planning services. Their tax planning practice serves diverse client categories including high-net-worth individuals, flow-through entities such as partnerships and S-corporations, and charitable organizations.
Wineberg Solheim Howell & Shain’s business operations involve handling significant volumes of sensitive financial and personal information as part of their accounting and advisory services. This includes tax documents, financial statements, and personal identifying information necessary for tax preparation and financial planning.
The firm maintains a staff of approximately 25 employees across their accounting, tax, and administrative departments. Financial data indicates that Wineberg Solheim Howell & Shain generates approximately $5 million in annual revenue through their professional service offerings to individuals and organizations.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Wineberg Solheim Howell & Shain, P.C. 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 Wineberg Solheim Howell & Shain, P.C. 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.
