Perkins & Associates recently reported a data breach to the Attorney General of Maine, indicating that both personal and protected health information may have been accessed. The breach, which involved a ransomware attack, was detected on March 26, 2024. Following the attack, Perkins & Associates initiated an investigation to assess the extent of the breach and secure its systems.
The investigation revealed that unauthorized access to sensitive information occurred on March 13, 2024. Perkins & Associates undertook a thorough review of the compromised data, concluding on July 3, 2024, that the exposed information included names, Social Security numbers, and medical records. This review aimed to identify affected individuals and the specifics of the compromised data.
On July 19, 2024, Perkins & Associates began sending notification letters to those impacted by the breach. The notifications include details on the specific types of information compromised and offer 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring services to affected individuals. A link to the formal breach notice filed with the Attorney General of Maine is provided to offer further details.
Perkins & Associates, an injury law firm based in Waterbury, Connecticut, focuses on various personal injury cases and has recovered over $500 million for clients. The firm has also taken steps to enhance its security measures to prevent future incidents.
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