Posted On February 17, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
February 17 – The Charleston Area Medical Center (also known as “CAMC Health”) 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 Charleston Area Medical Center data breach resulted in the exposure of sensitive personal information, including first and last names, dates of birth, email addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, health information, and health insurance information of certain individuals being compromised.
According to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office, Charleston Area Medical Center reported a data breach following an email phishing attack targeting certain employees. The incident was discovered on October 2, 2024, when the organization identified suspicious activity in their email system.
Investigation revealed that an unauthorized party gained access to one employee’s email inbox between October 2, 2024, and October 3, 2024. CAMC Health terminated the unauthorized access and engaged cybersecurity experts to conduct a thorough investigation. The review confirmed that emails and attachments within the compromised account contained confidential patient information.
On February 14, 2025, Charleston Area Medical Center began sending out data breach letters to affected individuals, detailing the specific information that may have been compromised in each case. The organization has also posted a notice about the incident on their website.
Charleston Area Medical Center operates as a regional healthcare system headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia. Their network encompasses four primary hospitals: CAMC General Hospital, CAMC Memorial Hospital, CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital, and CAMC Teays Valley Hospital. The organization maintains a comprehensive network of outpatient facilities and specialty clinics strategically located throughout West Virginia.
The healthcare system delivers a range of medical services, including advanced cardiac care, cancer treatment, orthopedic procedures, neurological services, and Level I trauma care. CAMC also operates specialized centers focused on specific medical disciplines, supported by diagnostic imaging facilities and laboratory services. Operating with a workforce of 8,000 employees, including medical staff, nursing professionals, and support personnel, CAMC Health generates annual revenue of $587 million through its medical service operations across the state.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Charleston Area Medical Center 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 Charleston Area Medical Center 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.
