About Patterson-Schwartz & Associates, Inc.
Patterson-Schwartz & Associates, Inc., a commercial organization based in Hockessin, Delaware, recently experienced a data breach that impacted 1,735 individuals. The breach occurred due to an external system hacking event on May 14, 2025. The breach was discovered on May 29, 2025, and it involved unauthorized access to sensitive information. Despite the breach, only one resident from Maine was affected.
What Happened
On or about May 14 and May 29, 2025, unauthorized third parties gained access to two internal email accounts. These breaches were the result of sophisticated phishing attacks and were not breaches of our core systems. As soon as we detected the activity, we immediately secured the compromised email accounts and launched a thorough investigation with the assistance of a cybersecurity firm.
The breach affected personal data accessed by unauthorized parties through phishing attacks on email accounts. The breach occurred on May 14, 2025, and was discovered on May 29, 2025.
Next Steps
Affected users are encouraged to be vigilant of any suspicious emails and refrain from providing personal information through such mediums. It is advised to monitor financial and online accounts closely for any unauthorized activities. In response to the incident, Patterson-Schwartz & Associates is offering free access to credit monitoring services. Additionally, users should review the attached letter for further steps on protecting their information.
Identity Theft Protection Services
To assist impacted individuals, Patterson-Schwartz & Associates is offering Single Bureau Credit Monitoring, Credit Report, and Credit Score services at no charge. These services will notify users of changes to their credit files for twelve months. Cyberscout, a TransUnion company, will provide proactive fraud assistance to help answer any questions or assist if users become victims of fraud. This initiative is part of the company’s effort to safeguard affected individuals against potential identity theft.