Posted On October 29, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
October 29 – The Mystic Valley Elder Services data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The Mystic Valley Elder Services data breach resulted in the names, dates of birth, passport numbers, financial account numbers, payment card numbers, online credentials, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, health insurance information, and medical information of certain individuals being compromised. It is believed to have impacted as many as 87,236 individuals.
According to the filing with the Maine Attorney General’s office, Mystic Valley Elder Services discovered unauthorized access to their computer network on April 5, 2024. The company took immediate action by containing the incident and engaging law enforcement, while launching an investigation with external cybersecurity experts. The investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party had accessed systems containing confidential information on April 5, 2024. Following a thorough review completed on July 11, 2024, MVES identified all affected individuals and the scope of compromised data. Data breach notification letters were sent out by Mystic Valley Elder Services on October 22, 2024, informing all 87,236 affected individuals about the nature of their compromised information and recommended security measures.
Established in 1975, Mystic Valley Elder Services has dedicated nearly five decades to serving adults aged 60 and older throughout Massachusetts. Operating from their Malden headquarters, MVES provides essential care services to over 70,000 residents annually across ten communities including Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefield, and Winthrop. The organization maintains a workforce of 353 employees and generates annual revenue of approximately $62 million.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Mystic Valley Elder Services data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Mystic Valley Elder Services and would like a free consultation, contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
