Atlantic Digestive Specialists

Atlantic Digestive Specialists (ADS) filed a supplemental notice with the New Hampshire Attorney General regarding a ransomware incident. ADS discovered the infection on February 20, 2017, after systems were affected around February 18, 2017. The incident impacted 94,195 New Hampshire residents. Compromised data included names, DOBs, addresses, SSNs, and PHI. ADS engaged forensic investigators, notified the FBI and HHS, and provided 12 months of credit monitoring via Equifax.

Atlantic Digestive Specialists experienced a ransomware infection on systems containing PHI, including SSNs and minor data. Discovered Feb 20, 2017; ransomware active from Feb 18. Notified individuals April 21, 2017. FBI and HHS notified. Credit monitoring offered.

Atlantic Digestive Specialists reported to HHS on 2017-04-21 a Hacking/IT Incident affecting 2081 individuals. Breached information located on Network Server. The incident involved a ransomware attack encrypting ePHI (names, DOB, SSN, addresses, MRN, clinical info). The entity notified HHS, individuals, and media, and strengthened safeguards and retrained staff.

Atlantic Digestive Specialists notified NH AG of a ransomware incident discovered Feb 20, 2017, affecting systems on/around Feb 18, 2017. 1,505 NH residents affected. Data potentially included PHI, SSNs, and PII. No evidence of misuse found. FBI and HHS notified. Credit monitoring offered.

Atlantic Digestive Specialists, PLLC reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2017-04-21. 2,287 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.