The M K Morse Company’s Health Plan
Your Personal Info Could Be
Exposed Online After
This Hospital Breach
Breach Description
The M. K. Morse Company, an Ohio-based cutting tools manufacturer, experienced a significant cybersecurity incident earlier in the year, which has raised concerns over the protection of personal and health information belonging to certain individuals associated with the company. This incident, identified as a ransomware attack, occurred on January 20, 2023, and was discovered by the company on the same day. The company promptly initiated an investigation with the assistance of its IT team and third-party computer specialists to understand the full nature and scope of the incident. The investigation revealed that data related to current and former employees and their dependents, which was kept in the normal course of business, may have been subject to unauthorized access.
The potentially compromised data includes sensitive personal and health information such as first and last names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, tax ID numbers, health insurance information, and medical diagnosis/medical treatment information
In response to the breach, The M. K. Morse Company took several steps to address the situation and mitigate the risks to affected individuals. These steps included:
Notification to Affected Individuals: The company identified all potentially affected individuals and notified them of the incident. The notification included information about the nature of the breach, the types of information that may have been compromised, and steps individuals can take to protect themselves from potential fraud and identity theft
Free Identity Monitoring Services: The M. K. Morse Company has offered free identity monitoring services through Kroll