Alabama Cardiovascular Group Data Breach  – Class Action Investigation

Chimicles Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith is investigating a potential class action relating to a data breach incident involving Alabama Cardiovascular Group (“Alabama Cardiovascular”), a healthcare provider based in Alabama. The Company confirmed that 280,534 individuals had their information taken in a data breach incident according to a filing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

What Happened at Alabama Cardiovascular?

On or around July 2, 2024, an unauthorized user gained access to Alabama Cardiovascular’ s system. Alabama Cardiovascular retained a cybersecurity firm to conduct further investigation to confirm the scope of the breach.

Following the investigation’s completion, it was confirmed that the information compromised may have included, but not limited to: full name, social security number, date of birth, email addresses, mailing addresses, demographic information, passwords, and medical information including dates of service, medication history, lab results, and other medical treatment data.

Why is it Important to you?

The data breach, if confirmed, could have severe implications for the affected users, leading to potential identity theft, financial fraud, and further cyber attacks. The hacker group’s bold move to put this data on sale goes on to show the growing menace of cybercrime and the increasing sophistication of these cyber adversaries.

If you believe your personal information may have been compromised as a result of this breach, please contact one of our data breach attorneys by filling-out the form provided below.