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data-breach2 years ago•1 min saved

"Millions of New Yorkers at Risk: Urgent Steps to Protect Against Data Breach"

New York Attorney General Letitia James warns that approximately 4 million New Yorkers have been impacted by a data breach at medical transcription company Perry Johnson & Associates, which affected Northwell Health and Crouse Health. The breached data includes social security numbers, insurance information, and clinical information. James advises affected individuals to take steps to protect themselves from identity theft, such as monitoring their credit, placing a credit freeze, and informing their insurance company.

via CBS New York|

#attorney-general-letitia-james #data-breach #identity-theft

cybersecurity2 years ago•1 min saved

Massive Data Breach Impacts Millions of New Yorkers, Prompting Urgent Precautions

At least four million New York residents may have been impacted by a data breach at medical transcription company Perry Johnson & Associates, potentially leading to identity theft. The breach affects nearly nine million patients, with most of them being in NYC and Syracuse. Healthcare providers Northwell Health and Crouse Health were among those affected. The company became aware of the breach in May and the stolen information includes social security numbers, insurance, and clinical information. New York Attorney General Letitia James urged affected individuals to take necessary steps to protect themselves, such as monitoring credit and informing insurance companies.

via NBC New York|

#cybersecurity #data-breach #identity-theft

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Reedley Lab Company's Business Dealings in Fresno: Unveiling New Details

New details have emerged about the embattled medical company, Universal Meditech, and its business dealings in Fresno. The company previously operated in Fresno before moving to Reedley, where its lab was shut down last month due to unauthorized biological agents. Fresno officials released a timeline of the company's history within the city, including a fire incident in 2020 and issues with unpermitted lab walls and electrical wiring. The company later submitted paperwork to move into a new location in Fresno, but the city has informed them of issues with the submitted paperwork. Court documents reveal that the lab was involved in creating illegal pregnancy and COVID-19 tests, and inspections found numerous dead mice and containers labeled with infectious agents.

via KFSN-TV|

#fresno #health #medical-company