Posted On March 18, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
March 18 – The California Cryobank data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The California Cryobank data breach resulted in the unauthorized access to names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account numbers, and health insurance information of certain individuals being compromised.
According to the Maine Attorney General’s Office, California Cryobank reported a data breach after they were targeted in a recent cyber security attack that allowed unauthorized access to their IT network.
The security incident timeline indicates that the unauthorized access occurred during a brief period between April 20, 2024, and April 22, 2024. California Cryobank identified the breach on April 21, 2024, and responded by isolating affected portions of their network to prevent further unauthorized access.
Following the discovery, California Cryobank launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the scope and impact of the security incident. Their investigation revealed that during the access period, the unauthorized party may have acquired files containing confidential customer information stored on CCB’s IT infrastructure.
After identifying the compromised systems, California Cryobank conducted a detailed review of the affected files to determine what specific information was potentially accessed and which individuals were impacted. This forensic analysis revealed that various categories of sensitive personal data were potentially exposed, with the specific information varying by individual.
On March 14, 2025, California Cryobank sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach. These personalized notifications provide details about the specific types of information that may have been compromised for each recipient.
California Cryobank operates as a specialized reproductive tissue bank headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The organization’s primary function involves the collection, screening, storage, and distribution of reproductive biological materials, specifically focusing on sperm and egg donation services.
The company provides several key services within the reproductive medicine sector, including donor recruitment and screening, cryopreservation of reproductive tissues, genetic testing services, and matching services to connect recipients with appropriate donors. California Cryobank maintains a repository of donor materials and facilitates access to these resources for individuals and couples seeking reproductive assistance.
With approximately 25 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $5 million, California Cryobank functions as a specialized player in the reproductive medicine industry. The company’s operational structure includes laboratory facilities, storage capabilities for cryopreserved materials, and administrative systems for managing donor information and recipient matching.
California Cryobank collaborates with fertility clinics, reproductive endocrinologists, and other healthcare providers specializing in fertility treatments. Their business model centers on providing screened donor materials and related services to individuals and families pursuing fertility treatments, family building through third-party reproduction, or fertility preservation for medical or personal reasons.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the California Cryobank data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from California Cryobank and would like a free consultation, contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
