Michael J. Berger and Co., CPA LLP Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
October 22, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood is investigating the Michael J. Berger and Co., CPA LLP data breach following a notification filed with the Vermont Attorney General.
According to the filing, reported on October 21, 2026, the incident affected five Vermont residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. Information potentially compromised includes Social Security numbers, financial account codes, and credit or debit account information.
Accounting firms maintain sensitive financial and identifying information belonging to clients and other individuals. The exposure of Social Security numbers and financial account information may increase the risk of identity theft, tax fraud, unauthorized transactions, and other financial misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Michael J. Berger and Co., CPA LLP implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal and financial information and whether additional measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Financial information
- Other sensitive information
What is Michael J. Berger and Co., CPA LLP?
Michael J. Berger and Co., CPA LLP is an accounting firm based in Ronkonkoma, New York, that provides tax, accounting, and business advisory services.
Individuals affected by the Michael J. Berger and Co., CPA LLP data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com