Katz, Kantor, Stonestreet & Buckner, PLLC (“KKSB”) is providing notice of a recent datasecurity incident that may have involved personal information and proactive steps individualscan take to protect their information.On or around February 6, 2026, KKSB experienced suspicious activity on its network. KKSBpromptly took steps to secure its network and initiated an investigation with the assistance offorensic experts. Through the investigation, KKSB confirmed that an unauthorized individualmay have acquired certain personal information.The information involved may have included names combined with Social Security number,driver’s license number or state identification card number as provided to KKSB.The privacy and protection of personal information is a top priority for KKSB. We deeply regretany inconvenience or concern this incident may cause. If you have questions or need assistance,please call (304) 431-4050 Monday through Friday from 9 AM – 5 PM ET.
KKSB is providing the following information to help those wanting to know more about steps
they can take to protect themselves and their information:
What steps can I take to protect my personal information?
Review Your Account Statements and Notify Law Enforcement of Suspicious Activity: As aprecautionary measure, we recommend that you remain vigilant by reviewing your accountstatements and credit reports closely. If you detect any suspicious activity on an account, youshould promptly notify the financial institution or company with which the account ismaintained. You also should promptly report any fraudulent activity or any suspected incidenceof identity theft to proper law enforcement authorities, your state attorney general, and/or theFederal Trade Commission (FTC).Copy of Credit Report: You may obtain a free copy of your credit report from each of thethree major credit reporting agencies once every 12 months by visitingwww.annualcreditreport.com, calling toll-free 1-877-322-8228, or by completing an AnnualCredit Report Request Form and mailing it to Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box105281, Atlanta, GA 30348. You also can contact one of the following three national creditreporting agencies:
Fraud Alert: You may want to consider placing a fraud alert on your credit report. An initial fraud alert is free and will stay on your credit file for at least one year. The alert informs creditorsof possible fraudulent activity within your report and requests that the creditor contact you priorto establishing any accounts in your name. To place a fraud alert on your credit report, contactany of the three credit reporting agencies identified above. Additional information is available at http://www.annualcreditreport.com.
Security Freeze: You have the right to put a security freeze on your credit file for up to one yearat no cost. This will prevent new credit from being opened in your name without the use of a PINnumber that is issued to you when you initiate the freeze. A security freeze is designed to preventpotential creditors from accessing your credit report without your consent. As a result, using asecurity freeze may interfere with or delay your ability to obtain credit. You must separatelyplace a security freeze on your credit file with each credit reporting agency. In order to place asecurity freeze, you may be required to provide the consumer reporting agency with informationthat identifies you including your full name, Social Security number, date of birth, current andprevious addresses, a copy of your state-issued identification card, and a recent utility bill, bankstatement or insurance statement.
