Medical Associates of Brevard Data Breach Affects Patient Info

Medical Associates of Brevard, a medical practice based in Florida, experienced a major data breach due to a ransomware attack that took place. The BianLian ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack and posted details on the dark web, stating they obtained a wide range of sensitive patient and practice information.

An investigation was launched and around July 7, 2025 it was determined that the cybersecurity incident compromised personal and protected health information, along with financial information. Exposed information included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license and state ID numbers, medical treatment information, health insurance information and financial account information.

Medical Associates of Brevard began notifying affected individuals by mail on Sept. 5, 2025. The total number of impacted individuals is at least 246,711.

The data breach was also disclosed to the Maine Attorney General's office, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Montana Attorney General on Sept. 5, 2025.

MAB also published a Data Incident Notification with the breach details on its website. The cybersecurity incident was also reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General's office on Sept. 9, 2025.

Medical Associates of Brevard's response

In response to the breach, Medical Associates of Brevard took steps to secure their systems and engaged external cybersecurity experts. In addition to required state and federal disclosures, MAB is offering 12 months of free Experian credit monitoring services to impacted individuals.

If you receive a notice from Medical Associates of Brevard about this data breach, you may want to:

• Sign up for the free credit monitoring services, provided by MAB.
• Monitor your credit reports and financial accounts for any unusual activity.
• Be alert for phishing emails or phone calls that may use your exposed information.
• Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with major credit bureaus.

The medical group also established a dedicated call center at 877-250-2766, available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time, to answer questions.

More information about the medical group and its multiple locations is available on the Medical Associates of Brevard website.