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Aspen Healthcare Services Data Breach Investigation

Written by Console & Associates P.C. | Nov 21, 2024 12:08:08 AM

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Aspen Healthcare Services data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Aspen Healthcare Services, which may have affected an undetermined number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

 

What Happened?

A recent report from the Texas Attorney General's office states that Aspen Healthcare Services fell victim to a ransomware attack on October 22, 2024. The company detected the breach on October 23, 2024, and immediately implemented their incident response protocol, including securing their systems and notifying appropriate authorities.

An investigation was launched that revealed that the unauthorized party gained access to confidential information including:

  • Full names
  • Dates of birth
  • Residential addresses
  • Insurance ID numbers
  • Detailed health records
  • Social Security numbers

Data breach letters were sent out by Aspen Healthcare Services on November 18, 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 Aspen Healthcare Services 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.

 

Aspen Healthcare Services Overview

Operating from Lewisville, Texas, Aspen Healthcare Services is a specialized healthcare provider offering hospice care, respiratory therapy, and private-duty nursing services throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. With over one million hours of patient care delivered, the company employs 38 healthcare professionals and generates approximately $5 million in annual revenue.

 

Aspen Healthcare Services Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Aspen Healthcare Services 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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