Aesthetic Dermatology Associates Suffers Ransomware Attack

Aesthetic Dermatology Associates, a healthcare services provider based in Media, Pennsylvania, has suffered a ransomware attack that potentially impacted the personal information of 33,793 individuals. The attack was detected on August 15, 2022, when suspicious activity was detected within the practice's network.

The compromised data includes patients' names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnosis codes, and health insurance information. However, Social Security numbers were not impacted by this incident. The practice has launched an investigation to determine the nature and scope of the attack, and has taken steps to secure its systems and implement additional technical safeguards to prevent future attacks.

Aesthetic Dermatology Associates is a dermatology practice that has been serving the Media and Paoli area since 2004. The practice offers a full range of dermatology services and treatments, including acne, skin cancer, Mohs surgery, eczema, psoriasis, mole removal, laser hair removal, skin rashes, botox, dermal fillers, and more. The practice has a team of experienced dermatologists, including Dr. Jamie Altman, Dr. Gopal Patel, Dr. Laura Schilling, and Dr. Elizabeth Marvin, who are recognized as top doctors in their field.

The practice has not disclosed any information about the vulnerabilities that led to the ransomware attack. However, it is important for healthcare providers to maintain robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive patient information from unauthorized access and theft.

Sources

• Databreaches.net: https://databreaches.net/
• PR Newswire: https://www.prnewswire.com/
• HIPAA Journal: https://www.hipaajournal.com/
• HealthITSecurity.com: https://healthitsecurity.com/