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Newton Centre Dental Data Breach

May 24, 2024
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Newton Centre Dental Data Breach

Newton Centre Dental in Holyoke, Massachusetts, has recently taken action following a security incident impacting the data of 2,550 individuals, notifying the Maine Attorney General of the breach. This discovery unfolded when Affinity Dental Management, the business associate providing administrative services to Newton Centre Dental, identified suspicious activity in an employee’s email account on June 21, 2023.

A thorough forensic investigation confirmed that unauthorized access occurred within a timeframe spanning from May 27, 2023, to June 21, 2023, prompting Newton Centre Dental to initiate a comprehensive review process. The meticulous review aimed to ascertain the extent of the breach and identify those affected, culminating in the issuance of individual notifications to impacted individuals on March 8, 2024. Subsequent updates were dispatched on May 24, 2024, to ensure affected parties remained informed about the situation.

Among the compromised information were the names and Social Security numbers of the affected individuals, raising concerns about potential identity theft and privacy breaches. In response, Newton Centre Dental swiftly implemented additional safeguards and security measures to fortify its email systems against future breaches. Moreover, the organization conducted further training sessions to enhance employee awareness and adherence to cybersecurity best practices.

Recognizing the gravity of the situation and the potential impact on affected individuals, Newton Centre Dental extended support by offering credit monitoring services for a duration of two years. This proactive measure aims to mitigate the risk of financial harm and identity fraud for those affected. Ultimately, this incident underscores the critical importance of robust cybersecurity protocols within healthcare organizations to safeguard patient data and maintain trust in the integrity of healthcare services.

Reference:
  • Newton Centre Dental Reports Data Breach
Tags: cyber incidentsCyber Incidents 2024Cyber threatsHealthcareHolyokeMaineMassachusettsMay 2024Newton Centre DentalUSA
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