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Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies Data Breach Investigation

Written by Console & Associates P.C. | Oct 29, 2024 6:00:00 AM

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies, which may have affected as many as 56,000 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

 

What Happened?

According to a recent report filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, a cybersecurity incident allowed unauthorized access to Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies' network for an extended period during 2023. The breach investigation revealed unauthorized system access spanning from June 27, 2023, through July 28, 2023. The compromised data includes:

  • names,
  • Social Security numbers,
  • dates of birth,
  • driver's license numbers,
  • state identification numbers,
  • credit/debit card information,
  • usernames and passwords,
  • medical information,
  • and health insurance details.

Data breach notification letters will be sent out by Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies to advise affected individuals.

 

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

  1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
  2. Consider freezing your credit
  3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies data breach
  4. Change passwords for affected accounts
  5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible

For more detailed guidance, explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand measures you can take to protect yourself after a data breach.

 

Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies Overview

Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies, LLC operates as a specialized provider of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and recovery products from their New York City headquarters. The company serves a crucial role in the healthcare supply chain, providing essential equipment for medical professionals and patients, including specialized products for various body parts. The company has 25 employees and approximately $5 million in annual revenue.

 

Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft.

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.

Complete our confidential contact form below and a member of our legal team will be in touch.