In April 2023, Medicalodges, Inc. reportedly experienced a cybersecurity event possibly resulting in a data breach affecting patient information. While the company has not yet filed official notice of the breach, secondary reports suggest that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to consumers’ confidential consumer information, including Social Security numbers. If, after the company’s investigation is complete, Medicalodges confirms that consumer data was leaked, the company will begin sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals who were impacted by the recent data security incident.
If you receive a data breach notification from Medicalodges, Inc., it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. Even though the company has yet to release a list of victims or the specific data types that were compromised in the recent cyberattack, it is never too early to begin protecting your information and reviewing your options. To learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft and what your legal options are in the wake of the Medicalodges data breach, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What We Know So Far About the Possible Medicalodges Breach
News of a possible Medicalodges data breach first came out in mid-April 2023, when reports began to surface that the company experienced a cybersecurity incident. Subsequently, a spokesperson for Medicalodges acknowledged that the company experienced a “cyber-incident” but failed to provide any details.
However, the Karakurt Ransomware Extortion Group has since taken credit for the attack, claiming to have obtained approximately 170 GB of highly sensitive information belonging to patients, including their Social Security numbers and protected health information.
On April 13, 2023, a Medicalodges representative explained that the company was aware of the incident and has since taken steps to secure its systems. Medicalodges also notes that it will continue to share information about the incident as it becomes available. However, as of May 8, 2023, there have been no further updates from the company.
If Medicalodges determines that confidential patient data was leaked as a result of the cybersecurity incident, the company will be required under federal law to send out data breach letters to all individuals whose information was compromised as a result of the recent data security incident.
More Information About Medicalodges, Inc.
Founded in 1961, Medicalodges, Inc. is a healthcare company based in Coffeyville, Kansas. The company provides a range of different care options, depending on a patient’s specific needs, including hospice care, respite care, skilled nursing care, assisted living care, and adult day care. Medicalodges operates about 30 facilities throughout Kansas and Missouri, including in Coffeyville, Pittsburgh, Wichita, Paola and Goddard. Medicalodges employs more than 1,710 people and generates approximately $251 million in annual revenue.
