FHT Advisors, LLC suffered a data breach resulting from unauthorized access to an employee’s email account between June 15, 2020, and August 25, 2020. The incident exposed sensitive personal information, including Social Security Numbers (SSNs), affecting approximately 680 individuals. The breach was detected on October 28, 2020, and notification letters were dispatched to impacted parties on November 27, 2020. The compromise stemmed from a targeted attack on an employee’s email, likely via phishing or credential theft, enabling threat actors to exfiltrate confidential data. While the exact method of intrusion remains undisclosed, the exposure of SSNs poses significant risks, including identity theft, financial fraud, and long-term reputational harm to both the company and affected individuals. The delayed discovery (over two months after the initial breach) further exacerbates potential damages, as malicious actors had prolonged access to sensitive records. FHT Advisors’ response included regulatory disclosure and victim notification, though the breach underscores vulnerabilities in email security protocols and employee cybersecurity awareness. The incident highlights the critical need for robust access controls, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and continuous monitoring to mitigate similar threats in the future.