Mulkay Cardiology Consultants at Holy Name Medical Center, P.C.

Mulkay Cardiology Consultants at Holy Name Medical Center, P.C., located in Hackensack, New Jersey, experienced a data breach that was reported on September 14, 2023. The breach occurred between September 1, 2023, and September 9, 2023, when an unauthorized party accessed and copied sensitive information from the network. The NoEscape ransomware gang was reported to have infiltrated Mulkay’s systems and stolen confidential patient information[1].

The compromised data included full names, Social Security numbers, addresses, medical information, and health insurance information. In total, the data of 79,582 victims was compromised[1][5]. Mulkay Cardiology Consultants has taken steps to notify affected individuals and provide them with complimentary identity protection and credit monitoring services[3].

A class action lawsuit investigation is being conducted by Markovits, Stock & DeMarco, LLC, a law firm experienced in data breach class action litigation, on behalf of the victims of the data breach[1]. Additionally, a class action lawsuit has been filed by Antoinette Scandariato against Mulkay Cardiology Consultants[9][11].

Mulkay Cardiology Consultants has notified law enforcement and engaged a forensic security firm to investigate the incident and confirm the security of its computer systems. They have also implemented appropriate safeguards to protect personal information and are providing additional steps individuals can take to protect themselves against fraudulent activity and identity theft[3].

The breach was reported to the Maine Attorney General, and the notification included details such as the type of breach (external system breach via hacking), the total number of persons affected, and the type of notification provided to consumers[5]. The breach has also been reported in the November 2023 Healthcare Data Breach Report, where it is listed as a ransomware attack attributed to the NoEscape group[12].

For more information or to schedule an appointment with Mulkay Cardiology Consultants, individuals can call 201-996-9244[13].

Citations:

1. https://www.msdlegal.com/blog/2023/11/mulkay-cardiology-consultants-at-holy-name-medical-center-p-c-data-breach-class-action-lawsuit-investigation/
2. https://colevannote.com/investigations/
3. https://www.doj.nh.gov/consumer/security-breaches/documents/mulkay-cardiology-consultants-holy-name-medical-center-20231103.pdf
4. https://www.blackfog.com/the-state-of-ransomware-in-2023/
5. https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/ce8c4d96-611c-464b-a9d8-d1c609b4f4a9.shtml
6. https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/feature/Publicly-disclosed-US-ransomware-attacks-in-2023
7. https://www.hipaajournal.com/november-8-2023-healthcare-data-breach-round-up/
8. https://posts.ransomware.live
9. https://trellis.law/case/34003/berl006320-23/scandariato-antoinett-vs-mulkay-cardiology-co-ns
10. https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/38822209/hackensack-university-medical-center
11. https://trellis.law/doc/199042709/complaint-with-jury-demand-for-ber-l-006320-23-submitted-by-sinins-rubin-m-javerbaum-wurgaft-hicks-kahn-wikstrom-sinins-on-behalf-antoinett-scandariato-against-mulkay-cardiology-consultants
12. https://www.hipaajournal.com/november-2023-healthcare-data-breach-report/
13. http://mulkaycardiology.com