Auger & Auger Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
April 1, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating a data breach involving Herbert W. Auger, P.A., doing business as Auger & Auger, following a notification filed with the Maine Attorney General concerning a cybersecurity incident that may have exposed sensitive personal information.
According to the notice, Auger & Auger detected unusual activity on its computer network on February 17, 2026. The firm promptly took steps to contain the incident and launched an investigation with the assistance of a third-party cybersecurity expert. The investigation determined that an unauthorized third party accessed the firm’s network for approximately 25 minutes on the same day and may have obtained certain files.
The review of impacted data revealed that sensitive personal information may have been involved in the incident.
The potentially compromised information includes:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number or other government-issued ID
- Medical information
Following the incident, Auger & Auger undertook a detailed review of the affected data to identify impacted individuals and began issuing notifications. The firm also reported working with law enforcement and cybersecurity professionals.
In response to the data security incident, Auger & Auger stated that it has implemented enhanced safeguards and strengthened its cybersecurity protections. Additionally, the firm is offering affected individuals complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Auger & Auger had adequate data security measures in place to protect sensitive personal information and whether the firm complied with applicable data protection laws. Data breaches involving highly sensitive information such as Social Security numbers and medical data can pose significant risks to affected individuals, including identity theft and fraud.
What is Auger & Auger?
Auger & Auger is a North Carolina-based personal injury law firm providing legal services to clients, which involves the collection and storage of sensitive personal and medical information.
Individuals who received a notification letter from Auger & Auger or believe their personal information may have been compromised are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their legal rights.
Federman & Sherwood
Phone: 1-800-237-1277
Email: info@federmanlaw.com