Posted On January 31, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
January 31 – The New York Blood Center data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the potential data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. While the full scope of potentially compromised data is still under investigation, New York Blood Center has confirmed a ransomware attack that affected their IT systems. The total number of affected individuals has not yet been determined, as the investigation is ongoing.
According to the organization’s website notice, New York Blood Center reported a security incident after they were targeted in a recent ransomware attack. The incident was first detected on January 26, 2025, when suspicious activity was identified within their IT network. New York Blood Center immediately engaged external cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident and notified law enforcement of the attack. The organization is currently working to restore their systems to full functionality while determining whether any confidential information was accessed or acquired during the incident.
At this time, New York Blood Center has not yet sent out data breach notification letters, as they are still investigating whether sensitive data was compromised during the attack. If the investigation reveals that confidential information was accessed, the organization will be required to notify affected individuals.
New York Blood Center operates as a nonprofit organization headquartered in New York City. The organization’s primary operations include blood collection services, transfusion medicine, and biomedical research activities. New York Blood Center maintains a network of donor centers and conducts mobile blood drives throughout the region to support local healthcare facilities. With approximately 2,000 employees and annual revenue of $270 million, NYBC serves as a significant provider of blood products and related services to regional medical institutions.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the New York Blood 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 New York Blood 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.
