Independent Living Systems, LLC

Independent Living Systems, LLC (ILS), a healthcare services provider based in Miami, Florida, experienced a significant data breach that compromised the sensitive personal information of approximately 4 million individuals. The breach was first noticed on July 5, 2022, when ILS employees found that some of the company’s computer systems were inaccessible. An investigation revealed that an unauthorized party had gained access to ILS’s IT network between June 30 and July 5, 2022, during which time they were able to access and potentially acquire confidential patient information[3][13].

The compromised data included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, driver’s license information, financial account information, and protected health information such as Medicare and Medicaid identification and medical records[13]. The breach notification letters were sent out to affected individuals on March 14, 2023, after the company filed a notice of the data breach with the Maine Attorney General[3].

ILS provides a range of healthcare management services on behalf of healthcare plans, providers, hospitals, and community-based organizations, serving over 4 million members and generating approximately $117 million in annual revenue[3]. The company employs more than 800 people and maintains ten offices in the United States[3].

The breach has raised concerns about the potential misuse of the stolen information for identity theft and financial fraud. Affected individuals were advised to monitor their credit reports, place a freeze on their credit, and be vigilant for any signs of unauthorized activity[1]. ILS has taken steps to mitigate the risk of future breaches by enhancing its security measures and providing additional training to its employees[9].

The incident is a stark reminder of the importance of robust cybersecurity measures, especially for healthcare providers who handle sensitive personal and health information[1][3][13].

Citations:

1. https://www.idstrong.com/sentinel/independent-living-systems-breach/
2. https://atriaseniorliving.com
3. https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/independent-living-systems-llc-notifies-5707133/
4. https://frontiermgmt.com
5. https://www.hipaajournal.com/more-than-4-million-individuals-affected-by-cyberattack-on-independent-living-systems/
6. https://consulatehc.com
7. https://www.turkestrauss.com/2023/12/11/independent-living-systems-data-breach-investigation-2/
8. https://www.yardi.com
9. https://www.vnshealthplans.org/notice-of-independent-living-systems-data-breach/
10. https://www.hhs.gov
11. https://www.myinjuryattorney.com/data-breach-at-independent-living-systems-llc/
12. https://wellsky.com
13. https://siliconangle.com/2023/03/16/4-2m-records-exposed-breach-healthcare-provider-independent-living-systems/
14. https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/CSCO/
15. https://www.databreaches.net/independent-living-systems-updates-its-breach-disclosure-notifying-more-than-4-2-million-patients/
16. https://www.ncdhhs.gov