Catalanatto & Barnes CPAs, LLC Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
July 6, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Catalanatto & Barnes CPAs data breach, a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to sensitive personal information that was reported to the Nebraska Attorney General.
According to the notice, Catalanatto & Barnes CPAs detected unusual activity within its network environment on or about February 5, 2026. The accounting firm immediately secured its network and retained outside cybersecurity professionals to investigate the incident. Following a comprehensive forensic investigation and manual review of affected files, the firm determined on June 5, 2026, that certain personal information may have been subject to unauthorized access after files were likely taken from its network by an unauthorized actor.
The information potentially exposed varies by individual but may include names together with sensitive personal information maintained by the firm.
Accounting firms maintain highly sensitive financial and tax-related information, making cybersecurity incidents particularly concerning because the exposed information may increase the risk of identity theft, tax fraud, financial fraud, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating whether Catalanatto & Barnes CPAs, LLC implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal information and whether this data security incident could have been prevented. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of individuals affected by the Catalanatto & Barnes CPAs data breach.
The firm is offering affected individuals twelve (12) months of complimentary credit monitoring and fraud assistance services through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company.
Consumers who received a notice regarding the Catalanatto & Barnes CPAs data breach or who believe their information may have been compromised are encouraged to monitor financial accounts, tax records, and credit reports for suspicious activity.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is Catalanatto & Barnes CPAs, LLC?
Catalanatto & Barnes, CPAs, LLC is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based accounting and financial advisory firm.
Individuals affected by the Catalanatto & Barnes CPAs data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com