2026 Brown, Jake & McDaniel — network access Jan 13–21; SC AG notice (1,087 SC residents)
Data compromised
Personal information in network files accessed or downloaded (elements per consumer notice; SC filing cites 1,087 South Carolina residents among those affected)
Technical writeup
Verified firm notice via South Carolina AG consumer letter pathway — September 3, 2026. Knoxville CPA firm Brown, Jake & McDaniel found unusual network activity January 20, 2026; investigation showed unauthorized access January 13–21 with potential file download. Cyberscout monitoring offered. National tally not published (1,087 SC residents cited in state filing); recordsAffected 0; companyConfirmed true.
Root cause
Unauthorized network access January 13–21, 2026 discovered around January 20; potential file download; SC AG consumer notice September 3, 2026