On September 27, 2024, Carolina Arthritis Associates (“Carolina Arthritis”) detected suspicious activity on its computer network, indicating a data breach. Based on a subsequent forensic investigation, Carolina Arthritis determined that cybercriminals infiltrated its inadequately secured computer environment and thereby gained access to its data files. The investigation further determined that, through this infiltration, cybercriminals may have accessed and even copies files containing the sensitive personal information of 36,961 individuals.
The information exposed in the data breach includes, but is not limited to:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Dates of birth
As a result of the Carolina Arthritis data breach, these individuals’ personal and highly confidential information may be in the hands of cybercriminals who can place the information for sale on the dark web or use the information to perpetrate identity fraud.
Murphy Law Firm is investigating claims on behalf of all individuals whose personal and confidential information was potentially compromised in the data breach. We are evaluating legal options, including a potential class action lawsuit, to recover damages for individuals who were affected by the Carolina Arthritis data breach.