The compromised data encompasses a wide range of sensitive information:
- Patients’ Information: Names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, medical record numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, treatment details, health insurance information, provider names, dates of treatment, and financial information.
- Employees’ Information: Personal and employment-related data.
In response to the breach, CVR has implemented additional safeguards and technical security measures to protect and monitor its systems. The organization is also offering identity theft protection services through TransUnion to affected individuals.
CVR advises individuals to review statements from healthcare providers and health insurance plans for any unauthorized services. Vigilance against identity theft or fraud is recommended by monitoring bank accounts, financial statements, and credit reports for suspicious activity. Incidents of identity theft should be reported to law enforcement or the attorney general.
This incident underscores the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures in healthcare organizations to protect sensitive personal and medical information.
The Center for Vein Restoration (CVR), based in Maryland, experienced a significant data breach affecting over 446,000 individuals, including patients and employees. On October 6, 2024, CVR detected unusual activity within its IT network, prompting an immediate investigation and notification to law enforcement. A third-party forensic firm was engaged to assist in the investigation.
The compromised data encompasses a wide range of sensitive information:
- Patients’ Information: Names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, medical record numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, treatment details, health insurance information, provider names, dates of treatment, and financial information.
- Employees’ Information: Personal and employment-related data.
In response to the breach, CVR has implemented additional safeguards and technical security measures to protect and monitor its systems. The organization is also offering identity theft protection services through TransUnion to affected individuals.
CVR advises individuals to review statements from healthcare providers and health insurance plans for any unauthorized services. Vigilance against identity theft or fraud is recommended by monitoring bank accounts, financial statements, and credit reports for suspicious activity. Incidents of identity theft should be reported to law enforcement or the attorney general.
This incident underscores the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures in healthcare organizations to protect sensitive personal and medical information.
