Beacon Specialized Living

Your Personal Info Could Be

Exposed Online After

This Hospital Breach

Breach Description

Beacon Specialized Living Services, Inc., located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, experienced a data security incident that was identified on or around May 15, 2023. During a routine security review, it was discovered that an unauthorized actor had accessed a limited portion of Beacon’s network. A subsequent investigation revealed that the bad actor may have accessed and/or obtained certain documents containing personal information of individuals served by Beacon. The information potentially exposed includes names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, limited treatment information, and health insurance information.

In response to the breach, Beacon Specialized Living Services has taken several steps to address the incident and prevent future occurrences. These steps include containing the breach, enhancing security measures, and engaging a specialized third-party forensic incident response firm. Beacon is also providing written notice to all impacted individuals and offering credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. As of the notice date, there have been no reports of malicious use of the information accessed during the breach[1].

For those seeking more information or having questions about the incident, Beacon has established a dedicated toll-free helpline available Monday through Friday, excluding holidays[1].

Citations:

  1. https://beaconspecialized.org/notice-of-data-security-incident/
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Breach Submission Date Jul 13, 2023
Converted Entity Name Beacon Specialized Living
Converted Entity Type Healthcare Provider
State MI
Individuals Affected 3,338
Breach Type Hacking/IT Incident

Breach Information Location Network Server

Business Associate Present Yes