Central Texas Medical Specialists, PLLC data breach (2021)

Breach window

Jul 21, 2021

When the intrusion reportedly occurred, per the linked filings

Breach discoveredAG web form

Aug 4, 2021

Reported by MAINE AG filing

37 days

TEXASHHS OCRFirst filinglinked via same-victim cross-source · 100%

Filed Sep 10, 2021bd_4a8292046d1f79a0

Central Texas Medical Specialists, PLLC dba Austin Cancer Centers reported to HHS on 2021-09-10 a Hacking/IT Incident affecting 36,503 individuals. Breached information located on Network Server. The incident involved a ransomware attack encrypting PHI including names, DOBs, SSNs, diagnoses, and medications. The entity implemented additional safeguards and received OCR technical assistance.

Affected (this filing): 36,503

🦞Maine State AGMost recentlinked via same-victim cross-source · 100%

Filed Sep 15, 2021bd_a2803d728e2e776f

Central Texas Medical Specialists PLLC (dba Austin Cancer Centers) reported an external system breach (hacking) occurring on July 21, 2021, discovered on August 4, 2021. The incident affected 36,503 individuals, including 7 Maine residents. Acquired data included names and Social Security Numbers. The entity provided written notification and offered one year of Equifax Credit WatchTM Gold identity protection services.

Affected (this filing): 36,503

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