Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law CPA's data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law CPA's
- Reported to
- New Hampshire Attorney General
- Filed
- October 6, 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
Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law CPA's is a professional accounting and tax services firm that manages highly sensitive financial and personal records for its clients. In the course of providing tax preparation, auditing, and financial consulting, the firm collects and stores extensive personal data, including tax identification numbers, income records, and banking details. This security incident was officially reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General in 2025 following the discovery of unauthorized access to the firm's systems. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter from the firm, it indicates that your personal information was potentially compromised during this event. We recommend reviewing the letter carefully to understand the specific scope of the exposure and the identity monitoring services being offered to you.
See every breach reported in New Hampshire or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
After the Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law CPA's incident: what to do and your options
- What should I do after getting the Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law CPA's 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 Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law CPA's offer free credit monitoring?
- Any free monitoring Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law CPA's 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 Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law CPA's 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 Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law CPA's 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 Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law CPA's 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 Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law CPA's. 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 Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law CPA's data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law CPA's in the mail matches the breach Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law CPA's reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General on October 6, 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 Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law CPA's through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- How much could a Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law CPA's data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no Wear, Howell, Strickland, Quinn and Law CPA's 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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