Question 1

What happened in the Synergy Specialists Medical Group, Inc. data breach?

Accepted Answer

Synergy Specialists Medical Group, Inc. experienced a phishing breach that occurred on December 9, 2016. The breach was discovered on December 9, 2016 and publicly disclosed on December 5, 2016.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the Synergy Specialists Medical Group, Inc. breach?

Accepted Answer

The following types of data were exposed: Email Addresses, Names, Dates of Birth, Addresses, medical.

Question 3

What should I do if I was affected by the Synergy Specialists Medical Group, Inc. 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 Synergy Specialists Medical Group, Inc., report any suspicious use of your health information to HHS, and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

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