Petrovits, Patrick, Smith & Company, LLC Data Breach Investigation

Date of data breach:

September 30, 2026

by: Almeida Law Group

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Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Petrovits, Patrick, Smith & Company, LLC. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.

About Petrovits, Patrick, Smith & Company, LLC

Petrovits, Patrick, Smith & Company, LLC is a full-service regional public accounting (CPA) firm headquartered in Torrington, Connecticut. Founded in 1992, the firm offers tax planning and preparation, audits, business consulting, and financial and estate planning services. The firm employs approximately 11 people and is classified as a Financial Services organization in the Vermont Attorney General’s breach filing.

What Happened?

On September 29th, 2026, Petrovits, Patrick, Smith & Company, LLC was listed in a Vermont Attorney General breach report summary. According to the filing, the categories of data involved in the breach include Social Security numbers, financial account codes, and credit and debit account information. The Vermont AG filing does not specify the number of affected individuals, the cause of the breach, or additional details about how the incident occurred. No ransomware group claims or threat-actor attribution were identified in public reporting, and no consumer notice letter was publicly available.

Key Facts at a Glance

Company or Organization: Petrovits, Patrick, Smith & Company, LLC
Industry: Accounting / CPA Firm (classified as Financial Services by the Vermont AG filing)
Location: 173 Prospect St, Torrington, CT 06790
Incident type: Data breach involving personal and financial information
Date breach discovered: September 29th, 2026
Source: Vermont Attorney General – Security Breach Notices, Petrovits, Patrick, Smith & Company, LLC – Official Website, CPAdirectory – Petrovits Patrick Smith & Company LLC

What Should You Do?

If your information was involved in this breach, you should act promptly to protect yourself. Enroll in any identity theft protection services offered in connection with this incident before any enrollment deadline. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to help prevent unauthorized accounts from being opened in your name. Monitor your bank accounts, credit card statements, and credit reports closely for suspicious activity. You can request a free credit report from each bureau at AnnualCreditReport.com. If you believe your information has been misused, report it at IdentityTheft.gov for a personalized recovery plan.

Your Legal Rights

If your personal information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.

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