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Fong Ko & Associates data breach investigation

Fong Ko & Associates, a New Hampshire law firm, has reported a data breach to state authorities, confirming that personal information may have been compromised. If you received a notification letter, your data held by the firm could be at risk.

Filed
June 1, 2026
Regulator
New Hampshire AG
People affected
Not stated
File status
Investigation Open

What the filing confirms

  • Fong Ko & Associates reported the incident to the New Hampshire Attorney General.

Still unknown

  • Which categories of personal information were taken. The filing does not list them.
  • How many people were affected. The filing does not give a number.
  • What caused the incident beyond the description in the filing.
  • How the attackers got in, and whether basic safeguards such as multi-factor sign-in were in place.

Investigation notes

Fong Ko & Associates, a law firm based in New Hampshire, has formally reported a data security incident to the state's Attorney General. The filing, dated June 1, 2026, indicates that personal information maintained by the firm may have been compromised. Individuals who received a data breach notification letter from Fong Ko & Associates should carefully review its contents.

The official filing does not specify the exact categories of personal information that may have been exposed during this incident. Therefore, it is prudent for anyone who received a notice to assume that any data they entrusted to Fong Ko & Associates could be involved. Law firms frequently handle highly sensitive client information, making the security of this data paramount.

Our investigation focuses on the circumstances surrounding this breach, including the nature of the security lapse and the measures Fong Ko & Associates had in place to protect client data. We are examining whether the firm provided timely notice and maintained appropriate safeguards given the sensitive nature of the information they hold.

If your personal information was affected, you should take immediate steps to protect yourself. Carefully review all financial account statements for any unusual activity and consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit reports. Be extremely cautious of unsolicited communications, as scammers may try to exploit data breach victims.

This incident is an open investigation. If you received a data breach notification from Fong Ko & Associates, you may have legal rights. It is important to understand what happened and whether the firm adequately protected your information. We offer a free, no-obligation case review to help you explore your options.

What our attorneys examine

A cyberattack does not excuse a company from protecting the information it holds. We look at whether Fong Ko & Associates used reasonable security, how long it kept the data, and how quickly it told the people affected. Those questions decide whether a class action or individual claim is possible. Read more on how ransomware lawsuits work, or browse other incident files in New Hampshire.

Fong Ko & Associates data breach questions

Is the Fong Ko & Associates data breach letter legit or a scam?
A notice from Fong Ko & Associates in the mail matches the breach Fong Ko & Associates reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General on June 1, 2026. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact Fong Ko & Associates through a phone number or website you find yourself.
Did Fong Ko & Associates offer free credit monitoring?
Look for an enrollment code in your Fong Ko & Associates notice. Companies that offer free credit monitoring after a breach usually include it there, with a deadline to activate. Signing up doesn't waive any legal rights you may have.
Is there a Fong Ko & Associates data breach class action lawsuit?
Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against Fong Ko & Associates. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
What should I do after getting the Fong Ko & Associates data breach notice?
Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
Do I need a Fong Ko & Associates data breach lawyer or attorney?
An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
Can I sue Fong Ko & Associates over the data breach?
It depends on what was exposed, the law in New Hampshire and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
How much could a Fong Ko & Associates data breach settlement or claim be worth?
There is no set amount, and no Fong Ko & Associates settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.

Other open files in New Hampshire

Attorney advertising. An incident file reflects a public regulator filing and our review of it; it does not mean a lawsuit has been filed or that the company did anything unlawful. Submitting a review request does not create an attorney-client relationship.