Brooklyn Premier Orthopedics

Brooklyn Premier Orthopedics (BPO) in New York experienced a significant data breach, as reported in their October 5, 2023, breach notice. Unauthorized individuals gained access to parts of BPO’s network where patient data was stored. The breach potentially exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 48,459 patients. The compromised data included sensitive information such as names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and medical treatment information. While the investigation did not find evidence of misuse of the information, affected patients were advised to monitor their accounts vigilantly. BPO has offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to those impacted. In response to the breach, BPO has reviewed and enhanced its security policies and practices to reduce the likelihood of similar incidents occurring in the future[1].

This cyberattack is part of a larger trend of increasing cyber threats targeting healthcare providers, underscoring the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures in the healthcare industry. Patients affected by such breaches are advised to take advantage of the offered credit monitoring and identity theft protection services as a precautionary measure to safeguard their financial and personal well-being[15].

Citations:

1. https://www.hipaajournal.com/cyberattacks-reported-by-brooklyn-premier-orthopedics-atlas-healthcare/
2. https://www.hss.edu
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4. https://nyulangone.org
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9. https://www.mass.gov/doc/assigned-data-breach-number-30801-brooklyn-premier-orthopedics/download
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12. https://www.castleconnolly.com/2024-castle-connolly-top-doctors
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14. https://www.mayoclinic.org
15. https://k1intelligence.com/brooklyn-premier-orthopedics-faces-data-breach-impacting-thousands/
16. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21191906/