Cummins Behavioral Health Systems Data Breach Investigation

Written by The Lyon Firm on August 16, 2023. Posted in Data Breach.

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The Lyon Firm is investigating data breach claims linked to Cummins Behavioral Health Systems. Contact our privacy lawyers to learn more and to discuss possible legal action.

Cummins Behavioral Health Systems (CBHS) has reported a ransomware incident to the Maine Attorney General that has allegedly affected over 157,000 patients. The company has begun sending out data breach notice letters to all impacted, outlining what information may be at risk.

Healthcare data theft incidents have increased dramatically over the last five years and now threaten millions of Americans. Stolen information can be used to steal identities and criminals can initiate other types of fraud.

What happened?

Back on March 9, 2023, a ransom note was detected within the Cummins computer network that had been placed there by an assumed hacker. No file encryption occurred but the attacker claimed to have viewed sensitive personal data. An investigation confirmed that the unauthorized individual had access to the network between February 2, 2023, and March 9, 2023.

What information was impacted?

The information removed from the Cummins Behavioral Health systems included names, biometrics, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license/State ID numbers, financial account information, payment card information, usernames/passwords, health insurance information, and medical information.

CBHS is a private not-for-profit organization providing behavioral health services in Boone, Hendricks, Marion, Montgomery, Putnam, and surrounding counties in Indiana. It provides care to persons of all ages in a variety of office and community-based settings, including school-based services for students with mental health issues.

Free and confidential consultations available. If you or a loved one has received a Cummins data breach notification letter, call now to learn how you can be part of a class action privacy lawsuit.