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Albany College of Pharmacy Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences (ACPHS) has campuses in Albany, New York, and Colchester, Vermont. ACPHS enrolls approximately 1,400 students and employs more than 150 full- and part-time faculty members.
ACPHS offers academic programs including a Doctor of Pharmacy program, several bachelor's and master's degrees in health sciences, and opportunities for students to participate in research. The college emphasizes experiential learning, personalized attention, and service in its educational approach.
What was the September 2024 Data Breach?
On September 14, 2024, unusual activity was detected on the college’s network. The investigation revealed that unauthorized access to certain systems occurred between August 31, 2024, and September 14, 2024. The ransomware group MEDUSA claimed responsibility for the attack and threatened to publish the stolen data on the dark web.
Information exposed:
- First and last name
- Date of birth
- Birth certificate
- Account number
- Routing number
- Security code
- Marriage certificate
- Mother’s maiden name
- Digital signature
- Passport number
- Government identification number
- Social Security number
- Taxpayer ID number
- Driver’s license number
- Payment card number
- Payment card expiration date
- Alien registration number
- Username and password
- Health insurance information
- Medical information (including medical record number, mental or physical condition, diagnosis/treatment information, procedure type, provider name, prescription information, biometric data)
- Student information
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you believe your information may have been involved in this breach, there are several important steps you can take to protect yourself:
- Monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for any suspicious activity. You are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit bureaus.
- Consider placing a fraud alert on your credit files. This free alert tells creditors to contact you before opening new accounts in your name. You can contact any of the three major credit bureaus to set this up.
- For additional protection, you may place a security freeze on your credit file at no charge. This prevents credit agencies from releasing your report without your authorization.
- If you notice any unauthorized activity or believe your information has been misused, file a police report and notify your state Attorney General.
- Be vigilant about protecting your medical information. Review your health insurance statements and request a year-to-date report of services from your insurer. Report any unfamiliar activity to your provider or insurer.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue a claim for damages related to this incident.
To find out if you qualify and to take the first step toward compensation, complete the below form to join a lawsuit regarding this data breach.
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