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Consulting Firm Cyberattack Exposes DOJ Data

April 9, 2024
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Consulting Firm Cyberattack Exposes DOJ Data

A consulting firm working with the Department of Justice experienced a cyberattack, resulting in the leakage of data belonging to 341,000 individuals. The breached information includes personal details such as Social Security numbers, Medicare information, and medical data. Greylock McKinnon Associates, the consulting firm, reported the breach to regulators, assuring victims that their Medicare benefits and coverage remain unaffected. Despite efforts to contain the breach, questions linger about the full extent of the compromised data and the potential impact on affected individuals’ privacy and security.

Greylock McKinnon Associates disclosed that the incident was first discovered by their IT team in May 2023 but only confirmed the affected individuals in February. The firm clarified that the leaked data originated from its provision of services to the DOJ in support of civil litigation matters, reassuring victims that they were not subjects of investigation or litigation. However, concerns persist about the sensitive nature of the accessed information, including names, addresses, and Medicare Health Insurance Claim Numbers containing Social Security numbers.

While the consulting firm claims to have deleted the DOJ data from its systems following the incident, the Justice Department has not provided further details or comments on the cyberattack. The breach underscores the ongoing challenges faced by organizations in safeguarding sensitive data from sophisticated cyber threats. Efforts to strengthen cybersecurity measures and enhance data protection protocols are essential to mitigate the risks posed by such breaches and protect individuals’ privacy and security in an increasingly digital world.

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  • Greylock McKinnon Associates Cyberattack Exposes US DOJ Data

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