On or about October 13, 2023, City of Hope detected suspicious activity on its computer network, indicating a data breach. Subsequently, City of Hope conducted a forensic investigation. Through this investigation, City of Hope determined that cybercriminals had successfully infiltrated City of Hope’s inadequately secured computer network and, thereby, “obtained copies of some files between September 19, 2023 and October 12, 2023.” City of Hope further confirmed that the files accessed and obtained by cybercriminals includes the sensitive patient data of at least 827,149 individuals.
The sensitive information exposed in the data breach includes:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Driver’s license numbers
- Contact information
- Medical records and medical information
- Health insurance information
As a result of the 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 involving City of Hope. We are evaluating legal options, including a potential class action lawsuit, to recover damages for individuals who were affected by the data breach.