About William Doyle Galleries, Inc.
William Doyle Galleries, Inc., located at 175 East 87th Street, New York, NY, experienced a data breach that impacted personal information. The breach occurred between October 24, 2024, and February 18, 2025, and was discovered on February 18, 2025. The breach was classified as an external system breach, involving hacking that led to unauthorized access to personal identifiers. Written notifications were sent to the affected individuals, including eleven Maine residents, on December 10, 2025.
What Happened
On or about February 18, 2025, Doyle became aware of suspicious activity related to its computer network. In response, Doyle quickly worked to secure all systems and began an investigation to determine the full nature and scope of the activity. The investigation determined that between on or about October 24, 2024, and February 18, 2025, an unauthorized actor copied certain files from its computer network. Following this determination, Doyle evaluated the impacted files and recently determined that information related to residents of your state was contained within the files that were potentially acquired by the unauthorized actor.
The breach impacted individuals whose personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, and financial account information, was accessed. The breach occurred from October 24, 2024, to February 18, 2025.
Next Steps
Affected users are advised to remain vigilant by monitoring account statements and securing their personal information. Doyle has taken steps to secure its systems, assess the security protocols, and notify federal law enforcement about the breach. Users should consider placing fraud alerts and security freezes on their credit files and obtain free credit reports. Additionally, they should report any incidents of fraud or identity theft to relevant authorities, such as the Federal Trade Commission and their state Attorney General.
Identity Theft Protection Services
Doyle is offering identity theft protection services to impacted individuals at no cost. These services, provided by Epiq, include twelve months of identity protection and credit monitoring. Affected individuals are also provided with guidance on how to protect themselves against identity theft and fraud. This includes information on placing fraud alerts, security freezes, and obtaining free credit reports. Doyle encourages vigilance in reviewing account statements and monitoring free credit reports for any signs of unauthorized activity.