Seyfarth Shaw Data Breach (2026): What Was Exposed & Free Credit Monitoring

✅ Official notice on file. Seyfarth Shaw LLP filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Sep 18, 2026. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP reported a data breach caused by unauthorized access to its computer network. The information involved includes Social Security number.

Key facts

Discovered Aug 18, 2026
Incident type Network intrusion
Data exposed Social Security number
Reported to California AG Sep 18, 2026
Company helpline 1-833-516-6266

Free credit monitoring

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is offering 24 months of Cyberscout (TransUnion) at no cost to people who received the letter. Enroll at bfs.cyberscout.com/activate using the activation code printed on your letter.

What to do now

  1. Freeze your credit for free at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, and request an IRS Identity Protection PIN at irs.gov to block fraudulent tax returns in your name.
  2. Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
  3. Call the Seyfarth Shaw LLP helpline at 1-833-516-6266 if you have questions about your letter.

Timeline

  • Aug 18, 2026 — Seyfarth Shaw LLP discovers the incident
  • Sep 18, 2026 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General

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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by Seyfarth Shaw LLP to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.