About Health & Palliative Services of the Treasure Coast, Inc d/b/a Treasure Coast Hospice
Health & Palliative Services of the Treasure Coast, Inc, operating as Treasure Coast Hospice, experienced a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of numerous individuals. The breach involved unauthorized access to sensitive data, affecting a total of 13,234 individuals, including 21 residents of Maine. The incident was discovered on September 25, 2024, and involved an internal system breach.
What Happened
On September 25, 2024, Treasure Health was made aware of unusual activity on its email tenant. Upon discovery of the incident, Treasure Health promptly took measures to secure their environment and engaged a specialized cybersecurity firm to conduct a forensic investigation to determine the nature and scope of the incident. The forensic investigation concluded that an account containing personal information may have been subject to unauthorized access.
The breach affected individuals whose sensitive information was accessed without authorization. The breach was discovered on September 25, 2024, and involved unauthorized access to an account containing personal data.
Next Steps
Individuals affected by the breach are advised to remain vigilant against potential identity theft and fraud. Affected users should review their account statements carefully and monitor their credit reports for any suspicious activity. Treasure Coast Hospice has notified impacted individuals and provided guidance on how to protect their information. It is important to stay informed and follow any instructions provided in the notification letter.
Identity Theft Protection Services
Treasure Coast Hospice is offering twelve months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company. These services aim to help protect impacted individuals by monitoring for any unauthorized activity and providing assistance in the event of identity theft. Affected individuals are encouraged to enroll in these services within 90 days from the notification date to take advantage of this offer.