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PracticeSuite Data Breach Investigation

Written by Console & Associates P.C. | Nov 21, 2024 12:09:22 AM

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

 

What Happened?

A recent report from the Massachusetts Attorney General's office states that PracticeSuite experienced unauthorized access to their computer network on October 11, 2024. The company discovered this breach on October 18, 2024, revealing that hackers had accessed a backup file containing patient records from Texan ENT Specialists dating up to March 19, 2024. The compromised information includes:

  • Names and Social Security numbers
  • Addresses and contact details
  • Dates of birth
  • Medical records and radiological tests
  • Health insurance information
  • Account numbers
  • Email addresses and phone numbers

Data breach letters were sent out by PracticeSuite 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 PracticeSuite 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.

 

PracticeSuite Overview

PracticeSuite, Inc. operates as a healthcare software company based in Tampa, Florida, specializing in medical billing software for enterprise revenue cycle management. With over 92,000 healthcare professionals utilizing their services and processing more than $10 billion in annual claims, the company employs approximately 200 people and generates roughly $42 million in annual revenue.

 

PracticeSuite Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the PracticeSuite 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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