Data Breach Summary
Medical Associates of Brevard, LLC, a healthcare provider serving patients across the Brevard region. The organization disclosed that a criminal cyberattack may have affected some internal systems, potentially exposing patients’ protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII). As of the latest updates, Medical Associates of Brevard has not confirmed any misuse of the information.
According to the organization, the cybersecurity incident was detected and investigated with the assistance of third-party experts. The investigation determined that between July 7, 2025, and the date of discovery, an unauthorized party may have accessed or acquired certain files containing sensitive information. While Medical Associates of Brevard has conducted extensive review to identify affected individuals, it remains unclear whether any data was accessed by malicious actors before security measures were implemented.
It is also uncertain whether the systems impacted were directly maintained by Medical Associates of Brevard or a third-party vendor. The organization has taken immediate steps to secure its systems and strengthen cybersecurity protocols.
Medical Associates of Brevard is offering affected patients 12 to 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services through Experian. Individuals are encouraged to enroll using the instructions provided in the notification letters.
The incident may have involved the following types of information:
Names
Protected health information (PHI)
Personally identifiable information (PII),
While there is no evidence that the exposed information was misused, these types of data could be exploited if accessed by cybercriminals.
If you believe you may have been affected by this breach, it is important to take proactive steps to protect your personal information. We encourage individuals to:
Monitor Financial Accounts: Regularly check your bank and credit card statements for unfamiliar transactions.
Review Explanation of Benefits: Carefully review any Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statements for suspicious claims or services.
Monitor Credit Reports: Take advantage of free credit reports to monitor for any signs of identity theft or fraudulent activity.
Report Suspicious Activity: Immediately report any suspicious activity to your insurance company, healthcare provider, and/or financial institution.
If you received a notification about the breach, you may want to explore your legal options. Medical Associates of Brevard responsibility to protect sensitive patient data has potentially exposed individuals to identity theft and other risks. You could be eligible to join a class action lawsuit against Medical Associates of Brevard for damages caused by the breach.
To determine if you qualify for the class action lawsuit or need further legal support, contact Class Action U for a free consultation. Our legal experts can help you navigate the next steps and ensure that your voice is heard in the fight for justice and accountability.
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