New York Blood Center Data Breach Class Action Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent New York Blood Center data breach. This cybersecurity incident at New York Blood Center was confirmed to be a ransomware attack, with the total number of potentially affected individuals still under investigation as the organization works to determine if sensitive data was compromised.

What Happened?

According to the organization's website notice posted on January 29, 2025, the New York Blood Center data breach occurred due to a ransomware attack affecting their IT network. The incident was first detected on January 26, 2025, when the organization identified suspicious activity in their systems. New York Blood Center immediately engaged external cybersecurity experts and notified law enforcement while taking steps to contain the incident.

As of this writing, data breach notification letters have not yet been sent, as New York Blood Center is still investigating whether confidential information was accessed during the attack. The organization is working to restore their systems and will notify affected individuals if the investigation reveals that sensitive data was compromised.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
   1. Set up alerts for suspicious activity
   2. Review all financial statements thoroughly
   3. Request free credit reports and examine them for unauthorized entries
      
      
2. Consider freezing your credit
   1. Contact all three major credit bureaus to place a freeze
   2. Understand this prevents new accounts from being opened in your name
   3. Remember to temporarily lift the freeze when applying for legitimate credit
      
      
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the New York Blood Center data breach
   1. Be wary of unexpected emails or messages claiming to be from New York Blood Center
   2. Don't click on suspicious links or download unexpected attachments
   3. Verify all communications through official channels
      
      
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
   1. Create strong, unique passwords for each account
   2. Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters
   3. Consider using a password manager for better security
      
      
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible
   1. Add this extra layer of security to all important accounts
   2. Use authenticator apps rather than SMS when available
   3. Keep backup codes in a secure location

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.

New York Blood Center Overview

New York Blood Center Enterprises operates as a nonprofit healthcare organization headquartered in New York City. The organization's core operations encompass blood collection services, transfusion medicine, and biomedical research initiatives. Through its network of donor centers and mobile blood drive operations, New York Blood Center supplies critical blood products to healthcare facilities throughout the region. The organization maintains a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees and reports annual revenue of $270 million. Their operational scope includes transfusion medicine research and cellular therapy development, alongside their primary blood collection and distribution services.

New York Blood Center Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the New York Blood 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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