University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School reports MOVEit data breach, affects over 134,000
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Massachusetts health authorities have issued a warning regarding a security breach impacting over 134,000 individuals, exposing personal information.
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, often referred to as UMass Chan has been impacted by the MOVEit data breach. The hospital provides medical education, research, and healthcare services.
The compromised data include
- names,
- dates of birth,
- mailing addresses,
- health information,
- Social Security numbers,
- financial account details.
UMass Chan Medical School has started notifying those enrolled in specific state programs about their involvement in a third-party data security incident tied to the MOVEit file-transfer software. Impacted programs include MassHealth, State Supplement, and Elder Affairs services.
While no UMass Chan or state systems were compromised, affected individuals will receive notifications through various channels, urging them to safeguard their data, including credit monitoring and identity theft protection.
Letters outlining the breach, actions taken, and protective measures will be sent to affected individuals, and UMass Chan offers credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.
