Access Sports Medicine Data Breach Affects over Four Thousand in Mass

On May 10, 2024, Access Sports Medicine & Orthopedics detected suspicious activity within its network environment. This discovery led to a swift response from the company, which involved engaging a specialized cybersecurity firm to investigate the nature and scope of the incident.

The investigation revealed that an unauthorized actor had accessed certain files and data stored within the network. By July 3, 2024, Access Sports Medicine & Orthopedics identified that personal health information (PHI) of individuals was included in the impacted data.

In Massachusetts alone, 4,431 individuals were affected by this breach. The types of consumer information exposed included:

• Name
• Social Security number
• Date of birth
• Financial information
• Medical information
• Health insurance information

For more details, you can view the disclosure on the Massachusetts Attorney General's website.

In response to the data breach, Access Sports took immediate action to secure its network. The company retained a leading forensic investigation firm to assist in confirming the security of their network environment. Additionally, they deployed further monitoring tools and are committed to enhancing the security of their systems.

To support affected individuals, the company is offering Single Bureau Credit Monitoring, Single Bureau Credit Report, and Single Bureau Credit Score services at no charge. These services provide alerts for twelve months from the date of enrollment when changes occur to your credit file.

If you have been affected by this data breach, it is important to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Monitor Your Accounts: Regularly review your account statements and credit reports for any suspicious or unauthorized activity.
2. Credit Monitoring: Enroll in the credit monitoring services provided by Access Sports Medicine & Orthopedics. You can log onto and use the unique code provided in your notification letter.
3. Security Freeze: Consider placing a security freeze on your credit report to prevent new accounts from being opened in your name without your consent.
4. Fraud Alerts: Place fraud alerts with the three major credit bureaus to ensure creditors take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts.

For more information on protecting your information, you can refer to the steps outlined in the notice provided to you.