McDermott + Bull data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- McDermott + Bull
- Reported to
- New Hampshire Attorney General
- Filed
- June 27, 2025
- People affected
- Not stated in the filing
- Incident type in filing
- Not stated
- Our review
- Investigation Open
Was this a ransomware attack?
The filing does not say ransomware was involved. We do not label an incident ransomware unless the company’s report says so. Whatever the cause, the steps to protect yourself and the legal question are the same.
What we know
McDermott + Bull is an executive search firm that specializes in high-level talent acquisition and recruitment services. In the course of their professional operations, they typically collect and store sensitive personal information, including names, contact details, Social Security numbers, and professional background data necessary for candidate vetting and placement. This data breach was officially reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General in 2025, confirming that unauthorized access to their systems occurred. If you received a data breach notification letter from the firm, it indicates that your personal information was likely contained within the affected files. We recommend reviewing the letter carefully to understand the specific scope of the incident and the identity monitoring services being offered to protect your information.
See every breach reported in New Hampshire or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
After the McDermott + Bull incident: what to do and your options
- What should I do after getting the McDermott + Bull data breach notice?
- Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
- Did McDermott + Bull offer free credit monitoring?
- Any free monitoring McDermott + Bull is offering will be described in the notice you received, along with an activation code and a sign-up deadline. Using the free service won't stop you from joining a lawsuit or settlement later.
- Can I sue McDermott + Bull over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in New Hampshire and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
- Do I need a McDermott + Bull data breach lawyer or attorney?
- Whether the company's systems were encrypted by ransomware or data was simply taken, the legal question is the same: did it protect your information the way the law requires? An attorney can review your notice for free, and these cases are usually handled on contingency.
- Is there a McDermott + Bull data breach class action lawsuit?
- Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against McDermott + Bull. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
- Is the McDermott + Bull data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from McDermott + Bull in the mail matches the breach McDermott + Bull reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General on June 27, 2025. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact McDermott + Bull through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- How much could a McDermott + Bull data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no McDermott + Bull settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
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