Beacon Data Breach

Our MAST service uses Beacon CRM to manage client records for the MAST service.

On Monday 3 August, Beacon informed the service lead partner Project 6 of a cyber security incident in which an unauthorised third party accessed its system using compromised credentials and made copies of database backups.

Beacon has not yet conclusively confirmed that information was removed from its systems, but the evidence suggests that the copied backups were probably downloaded.

In response, the service lead partner Project 6 are taking all appropriate steps. The relevant statutory bodies have been informed, are in regular contact with Beacon and Project 6, and are receiving updates on its investigation. Project 6 will contact all individuals whose data has been affected.

At present, Beacon has not seen any evidence that information has been published online or used fraudulently. However, this does not mean that misuse is impossible, and we are continuing to assess the risk.

We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.