Community Counseling of Bristol County, A Hacker’s Dream

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Community Counseling of Bristol County, located in Taunton, MA, experienced a data breach on May 18th, 2024, affecting nearly 46,000 individuals. 

 

So What’s The Story?

On May 19th, 2025, CCBC announced a leak in their system. The leak occurred a year prior, on May 18th, 2024, and was discovered by the company on April 25th, 2025. This major security breach compromised the information of 45,960 clients, putting their data in serious jeopardy. 

 

Well, What Got Leaked?

CCBC confirmed that the following data was taken, and it is not looking pretty.

  • Full names
  • Addresses
  • Social security numbers
  • Date of birth
  • Health insurance information

 

What Can Happen?

Hackers love our private information, they can take over identities and more. Let us go over what could happen with the private data.

  • Identity theft and financial fraud
  • Unauthorized access to bank and credit accounts
  • Medical identity theft and fraudulent insurance claims
  • Phishing and targeted scams using your personal info
  • Damage to credit score and difficulty obtaining loans or credit cards
  • Identity theft and financial fraud
  • Unauthorized access to bank and credit accounts
  • Medical identity theft and fraudulent insurance claims
  • Phishing and targeted scams using your personal info
  • Damage to credit score and difficulty obtaining loans or credit cards

 

Want To Protect Yourself?

If you're affected by the breach, let us go over some ways to protect yourself before it is too late.

 

Q: What should I do first if I’m affected?

A: Monitor your bank and credit accounts regularly for any unusual activity.

 

Q: Should I alert any agencies?

A: Yes, place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus.

 

Q: How can I protect my online accounts?

A: Change your passwords and enable two-factor authentication where possible.

 

Q: What else can help prevent fraud?

A: Be cautious of suspicious emails or calls asking for personal information.

 

Q: Who can help me if I was affected by this breach?

A: Morgan & Morgan is one call away. Contact us for a free case review and support.

 

Want to take a look at the official notice? Take a look here. 

You might not have asked for this, but you have the power to take action. This breach isn’t just a hassle, it puts your future at risk. Reach out to Morgan & Morgan today for support. Protecting your future starts now.

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