About Cutcliffe Archetto & Santilli
Cutcliffe Archetto & Santilli is a legal services provider based in Rhode Island. Recently, it notified individuals about a data breach incident that affected 749 individuals, including 4 Maine residents. The breach occurred due to an external system hacking on May 22, 2025, and was discovered on September 11, 2025. Affected individuals were notified by written communication on October 15, 2025.
What Happened
On or around May 22, 2025, Cutcliffe discovered it was the target of a cybersecurity incident. Upon detecting this incident, we moved quickly to secure our network, notify law enforcement, and launched a thorough investigation. The investigation was performed with the aid of independent IT security and forensic investigators to determine the scope and extent of the potential unauthorized access to our systems and any personal information contained within those system.
The breach was an external system hacking incident that potentially exposed personal information, including names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security Numbers. The incident was discovered on September 11, 2025.
Next Steps
Affected users are advised to monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity and report any unauthorized transactions to their financial institutions. Cutcliffe Archetto & Santilli has taken steps to secure their network and are reviewing their processes to prevent future incidents. They have also provided written notification and are offering credit monitoring services to those impacted.
Identity Theft Protection Services
Cutcliffe Archetto & Santilli is offering affected individuals access to credit monitoring services for 12 months at no charge. The services include alerts for changes to credit files, proactive fraud assistance, and a credit report. These services are provided by Cyberscout, a TransUnion company specializing in fraud assistance and remediation services. Affected individuals must enroll within 90 days from the date of notification to receive these services.