Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center, P.A. (“Asheville Arthritis”) data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center, which may have affected an undetermined number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

A recent report from the Attorney General of Montana states that the Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center data breach occurred due to a cyber security attack that was discovered on May 22, 2024 after the company determined that it had been the victim of a cybersecurity incident. Asheville Arthritis launched an investigation that confirmed there was unauthorized access to the company’s network, including to files and folders containing confidential information belonging to individuals. Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center reviewed the files to determine which consumers were impacted and what information was compromised. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include:

• names,
• addresses,
• dates of birth,
• telephone numbers,
• Social Security numbers,
• and medical information

Data breach letters were sent out by Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center on September 20, 2024 informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

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 Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center 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.

Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center Overview

Located in Asheville, North Carolina, Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center, P.A. provides full-service rheumatology practice caring for adults and children with arthritis, osteoporosis, systemic autoimmune diseases and rheumatic diseases. The company also operates an infusion center for the treatment of autoimmune diseases and osteoporosis.

Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center 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.

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