Data Breach At MA Health Facilities Poses Security Threat To Millions

MASSACHUSETTS — Shields Health Care, which provides imaging services to health care facilities, says a recent data breach may have affected 56 facilities and their patients.

Shields was alerted on March 28 of "suspicious activity" on its network and immediately launched an investigation, the health care group said in a statement. Their investigation found that someone had accessed their systems and acquired data that could include the full names, social security numbers and medical information of their patients.

After discovering the breach, Shields took steps to make sure their systems were secure.

The group said it has no evidence to date that any of the information has been used to commit identity theft or fraud, but the investigation is ongoing.

If you have been a patient at a Shields facility, the group recommends keeping an eye on your accounts for suspicious activity. Patients are welcome to call Shields at 855-503-3386 with any questions or concerns.

For more information on which locations were affected and further steps you can take, you can view the official notice on the Shields website.