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Service Access & Management Data Breach Investigation

Written by Console & Associates P.C. | Sep 7, 2024 6:30:00 AM

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Service Access & Management, Inc. (“SAM”) data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Service Access & Management, which may have affected an undetermined number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

 

What Happened?

A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights states that the Service Access & Management data breach occurred due to a cyber security attack that was discovered on July 5, 2024 after the company detected unusual activity within its IT network. SAM launched an investigation that confirmed that an unauthorized party accessed the company’s computer system and accessed files containing consumer information. Service Access & Management reviewed the files to determine which consumers were impacted and what information was compromised. Data breach letters were sent out by Service Access & Management informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

 

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 Service Access & Management 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.

 

Service Access & Management Overview

Located in Reading, Pennsylvania, Service Access & Management, Inc. is a business services company that provides children & youth services, mental health services, and early intervention services to all residents of Pennsylvania as well as residents of 8 New Jersey counties.

 

Service Access & Management Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Service Access & Management 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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