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Massachusetts Data Breaches Expose Social Security Numbers, Credit Monitoring Offered

12/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

Sentry Advisors, LLC disclosed a data breach affecting individuals in Massachusetts, exposing Social Security numbers.
The cause and timeline of the Sentry Advisors breach remain unclear, underscoring ongoing identity theft risk.
Sentry Advisors offers 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection.
Wood Personnel Services disclosed a breach on September 12, 2025 affecting eight Massachusetts residents, and IDX will provide credit monitoring with enrollment by March 16, 2026.

History

Historical Context

Between May and July 2017, Equifax experienced a significant data breach, compromising the personal information of approximately 147.9 million Americans. Discovered on July 29 and publicly disclosed on September 7, the breach prompted lawsuits and a $700 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission in 2019. This incident underscored vulnerabilities in data security, leading to increased consumer demand for stronger regulations.

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Story summary

Sentry Advisors, LLC disclosed a data breach affecting individuals in Massachusetts, exposing Social Security numbers.
The cause and timeline of the Sentry Advisors breach remain unclear, underscoring ongoing identity theft risk.
Sentry Advisors offers 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection.
Wood Personnel Services disclosed a breach on September 12, 2025 affecting eight Massachusetts residents, and IDX will provide credit monitoring with enrollment by March 16, 2026.

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