New Jersey Spine Center

New Jersey Spine Center (NJ) reported to HHS OCR on 2016-09-22 a Hacking/IT Incident affecting approximately 28,000 individuals. A ransomware virus attacked the CE's computer system, encrypting ePHI files and damaging the network OS, rendering all files unusable. ePHI included demographic and clinical information. The hacker gained access via a username/password. Breached information was located on Electronic Medical Record and Network Server. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and media, and provided free credit monitoring. Corrective actions and a remediation plan were required by OCR.

Affected (this filing): 28,000

New Jersey Spine Center reported a data breach to the Oregon Attorney General. The breach was reported on 2016-09-22. The breach occurred during 7/27/2016. The breach was discovered on 7/27/2016. 28,000 individuals were affected. Notice was sent on 9/22/2016.

Affected (this filing): 28,000