Posted On January 8, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
January 8 – The Excelsior Orthopaedics 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 Excelsior Orthopaedics data breach resulted in the unauthorized access of patients’ and employees’ sensitive personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, demographic information, driver’s license numbers, medical information, health insurance information, and financial information. It is believed to have impacted as many as 357,000 individuals.
According to the Maine Attorney General’s Office filing, Excelsior Orthopaedics reported a data breach after they were targeted in a recent cybersecurity attack. The incident was first detected on June 23, 2024, when suspicious activity was identified within the organization’s computer network. Following the discovery, Excelsior Orthopaedics took immediate action to contain the breach and engaged third-party cybersecurity specialists to conduct a thorough investigation.
The investigation revealed that unauthorized parties had gained access to portions of Excelsior Orthopaedics’ network containing confidential information belonging to patients and both current and former employees. The breach also affected related entities, including Buffalo Surgery Center and Northtowns Orthopaedics. On December 31, 2024, Excelsior Orthopaedics sent out data breach letters to all individuals whose information was compromised in the incident.
Excelsior Orthopaedics operates as a comprehensive orthopedic care provider headquartered in Amherst, New York. The practice maintains a workforce of 321 employees and generates approximately $11 million in annual revenue. Their medical services encompass orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and diagnostic imaging. Excelsior Orthopaedics functions as a full-service facility handling musculoskeletal conditions from initial diagnosis through complete rehabilitation.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Excelsior Orthopaedics 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 Excelsior Orthopaedics 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.
