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November 6, 2024
Massachusetts Elder Services Faces Major Data Breach Affecting 87,000 Individuals
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Mystic Valley Elder Services has reported a data breach affecting approximately 87,000 individuals due to unauthorized access to its computer systems. The organization, which supports the elderly in Massachusetts, discovered the breach during a routine security assessment and has since taken steps to secure its systems, engage cybersecurity experts, and collaborate with law enforcement. Affected individuals have been notified and provided with resources, including credit monitoring services, to protect their personal information. The incident underscores the increasing risks of cyberattacks on healthcare and social service organizations and raises concerns about the security of sensitive data for vulnerable populations.

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