BROCKTON, Mass., May 16, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Brockton Area Multi Services, Inc. / BAMSI
("BAMSI") has become aware of a data security incident that may
have involved current and former clients. BAMSI is sending
notification letters to the potentially impacted individuals to
notify them of this incident and to provide recommended steps to
assist them in protecting their information.
On April 14, 2023, BAMSI became
aware of suspicious activity in our network. In response, we
immediately began containment, mitigation, and restoration efforts
to terminate the activity and to secure our network, systems, and
data. In addition, we retained independent cybersecurity experts to
conduct a forensic investigation into the incident and assist us in
determining what happened. This forensic investigation determined
that there was unauthorized access to files stored within our
systems that contain information about our clients.
In response to the incident, BAMSI upgraded its technology
infrastructure to provide additional security and protect from
further unauthorized access.
It is believed that the information involved may include names,
Social Security numbers, driver's license or state identification
numbers, dates of birth, medical information and health insurance
information, and account numbers.
Individuals whose information may have been affected by this
incident were notified on May 16,
2024, 2024 via USPS First-Class Mail. The notification
includes information about the incident and steps that potentially
impacted individuals can take to monitor and protect their
information. Furthermore, BAMSI has established a toll-free call
center through IDX at 1-888-807-8556 to answer questions about the
incident. Additional information about the incident and
recommendations for protecting personal information are available
on the BAMSI website at Early Intervention & Early Childhood -
BAMSI.
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SOURCE Brockton Area Multi Services, Inc.