Albany Gastro Data Breach: Personal Info Exposed

On November 19, 2024, Albany Gastroenterology Consultants (Albany Gastro) discovered unusual activity that disrupted access to one of their systems. This incident was later identified as a data breach that occurred on or about November 10, 2024. An unknown actor accessed and acquired certain personal information without authorization.

The investigation, conducted by an independent digital forensics and incident response firm, revealed that sensitive data was potentially impacted. Albany Gastro completed a comprehensive review of the affected data by January 21, 2025, and promptly began notifying individuals involved.

Information Exposed:

• Name
• Social Security number

Albany Gastroenterology Consultants's Response

In response to the data breach, Albany Gastro took immediate steps to secure its network environment. They engaged a leading cybersecurity firm to conduct a thorough forensic investigation. The incident was reported to the FBI, and Albany Gastro is cooperating with any resulting investigation.

To assist those affected, Albany Gastro is offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through IDX, a data breach and recovery services expert. These services include 12 or 24 months of credit and CyberScan monitoring, a $1,000,000 insurance reimbursement policy, and fully managed identity theft recovery services. Affected individuals are encouraged to enroll in these services by April 28, 2025, using the enrollment code provided in their notification letter.

For those affected, it is crucial to remain vigilant by reviewing account statements and monitoring credit reports closely for any errors. If any suspicious activity is detected, individuals should notify their financial institution or a remediation service provider promptly. Additional resources for protecting personal information are available in the notice to consumers.

For further details about this incident, you can view the disclosure on the Vermont Attorney General's website.