Posted On November 7, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
November 7 – The OrthopedicsNY, LLP (“OrthoNY”) 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 OrthoNY data breach resulted in the names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, financial account information, health insurance information, and protected health information of certain individuals being compromised.
According to the Texas Attorney General’s office, OrthoNY fell victim to a ransomware attack that compromised their network security. The incident began on December 28, 2023, when cybercriminals infiltrated the healthcare provider’s system and initiated a ransom demand. Upon discovering the breach, OrthoNY took immediate action to secure their systems and launched an investigation into the extent of the unauthorized access. Following a thorough review of the compromised files, OrthoNY confirmed that unauthorized parties had gained access to sensitive patient information. OrthopedicsNY, LLP began notifying affected individuals through detailed data breach notification letters.
OrthopedicsNY, LLP is a healthcare organization headquartered in Albany, New York. With multiple locations across Albany, Clifton Park, Delmar, Latham, Malta, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Glens Falls, the practice has established itself as a provider of orthopedic care in the region. The organization employs over 335 healthcare professionals and generates annual revenue of approximately $44 million, serving thousands of patients throughout New York state.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the OrthoNY 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 OrthoNY 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.
