TRJ Accounting, Inc. suffered a data breach due to an external hacking incident, discovered on June 21, 2023, though the breach itself occurred between November 15, 2022, and December 19, 2022. The attack compromised the Social Security Numbers (SSNs) of 937 individuals, including 15 residents from Rhode Island. The exposure of SSNs poses a significant risk of identity theft and financial fraud. In response, the company offered identity theft protection services to affected individuals as part of its breach notification process. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in the firm’s cybersecurity defenses, particularly against external system intrusions targeting sensitive personal data. The delayed detection (over six months) further exacerbates the potential for misuse of the stolen information, as threat actors may have had prolonged access to the compromised systems.