Advocates

Advocates, Inc., a healthcare organization, reported a data breach affecting 68,236 Maine residents. The breach, an external system breach (hacking), occurred on September 14, 2021, and was discovered on December 6, 2021. The compromised information included names and Social Security numbers. In response, Advocates, Inc. offered 12 months of credit monitoring and identity protection services through IDX.

Affected (this filing): 68,236

Advocates, Inc. reported a data breach to the Montana Attorney General. The breach was reported on 2022-01-03. The breach occurred on 10/1/2021. 4 Montana residents were affected.

Affected (this filing): 4

Advocates, Inc. reported to HHS on 2022-01-21 a Hacking/IT Incident affecting 70,031 individuals. Breached information located on Network Server. The incident involved a ransomware attack encrypting PHI (including SSN, driver's license, diagnoses, and treatment info). The entity notified HHS, individuals, and media, offered credit monitoring, and implemented security safeguards.

Affected (this filing): 70,031