Summit Pathology Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Summit Pathology data breach. This data breach was disclosed after a cybersecurity incident at Summit Pathology, potentially impacting an undisclosed number of individuals and exposing sensitive personally identifiable information.

What Happened?

According to a recent filing with the Attorney General of Massachusetts, the Summit Pathology data breach stemmed from unauthorized access to the company's IT network. Upon detecting the suspicious activity on April 18, 2024, Summit took steps to secure its systems and launched an investigation with the assistance of third-party cybersecurity specialists. This determined that an unauthorized party gained access to files storing sensitive information, which may have included:

• Names
• Addresses
• Medical billing & insurance details
• Medical information
• Dates of birth
• Social Security numbers
• Financial information

Summit Pathology began notifying impacted individuals about the incident and the compromised data on October 18, 2024 via mailed data breach letters.

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 Summit Pathology 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.

Summit Pathology Overview

Summit Pathology is an independent pathology lab headquartered in Loveland, Colorado. The company provides services to healthcare providers and hospitals across Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska. With over 68 employees, Summit Pathology has an annual revenue of around $7 million.

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

How do you know that you were affected by the Summit Pathology 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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