Question 1

What happened in the MSK Group, P.C. data breach?

Accepted Answer

MSK Group, P.C. experienced a ransomware breach that occurred on May 7, 2018. The breach was discovered on July 5, 2018 and publicly disclosed on May 7, 2018.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the MSK Group, P.C. breach?

Accepted Answer

The following types of data were exposed: Names, Addresses, Dates of Birth, Social Security Numbers, Health Insurance Info, drivers_license, medical, Email Addresses, Phone Numbers, facsimile_number, medical_device_number, facial_photos, diagnostic_images.

Question 3

What should I do if I was affected by the MSK Group, P.C. breach?

Accepted Answer

If you were affected, you should: monitor your accounts and health records for suspicious activity, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus, watch for official notification letters from MSK Group, P.C., report any suspicious use of your health information to HHS, and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

MSK Group, P.C. Data Breach

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