Data Breach at Doctors Imaging Group Exposes Sensitive Information of Over 171,800 Individuals

Doctors Imaging Group, a healthcare provider based in Florida, has reported a significant data breach that exposed the sensitive personal and medical information of over 171,800 individuals. The incident, classified as a “Hacking/IT Incident,” involved unauthorized access to the organization’s network server, leading to the compromise of a wide range of highly sensitive data.

The breach occurred over a one-week period between November 5, 2024, and November 11, 2024, during which unauthorized actors gained access to the provider’s computer network and copied files containing patient information. The compromised data includes patient names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers, as well as detailed medical and financial information, such as patient account numbers, medical record numbers, admission dates, health insurance details, medical treatment information, and medical claim information.

Financial data, including financial account numbers and account types, was also part of the breach, placing affected individuals at a heightened risk of identity theft and financial fraud. Doctors Imaging Group has notified federal law enforcement and other regulatory authorities about the breach and is sending notification letters to all individuals whose information was compromised and for whom address information is available.

Affected individuals are advised to remain vigilant by carefully reviewing their account statements, explanation of benefits statements, and credit reports for any signs of suspicious activity. Any detected errors or fraudulent activity should be promptly reported to the relevant financial institution, insurance company, or healthcare provider.

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Source: https://cybersecuritynews.com/doctors-imaging-group-data-breach/