Employment Specialists of Maine

The covered entity (CE), Employment Specialists of Maine, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,639 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE also provided complimentary credit monitoring services and established a phone number for questions or concerns. In response to the breach, the CE retrained its staff and implemented additional technical safeguards.