Mystic Valley Elder Services Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Mystic Valley Elder Services data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Mystic Valley Elder Services, which has impacted 87,236 individuals, exposing highly sensitive personal and medical information.

What Happened?

According to a recent report filed with the Maine Attorney General's office, Mystic Valley Elder Services experienced a cybersecurity incident that was discovered on April 5, 2024. The data breach exposed sensitive data including:

• 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.

After containing the incident and notifying law enforcement, MVES completed their investigation on July 11, 2024. Data breach notification letters were sent out on October 22, 2024, informing all affected individuals about the specific nature of their compromised information.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
2. Consider freezing your credit
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the Mystic Valley Elder Services data breach
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible

For more detailed guidance, explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand measures you can take to protect yourself after a data breach.

Mystic Valley Elder Services Overview

Founded in 1975, Mystic Valley Elder Services is a vital care provider for adults aged 60 and older across Massachusetts for nearly 50 years. From their Malden headquarters, they support over 70,000 seniors annually throughout ten communities, including Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefield, and Winthrop. The company has 353 dedicated employees and annual revenue of $62 million.

Mystic Valley Elder Services Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Mystic Valley Elder Services data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft. 

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.

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