Ankle and Foot Physicians and Surgeons
Disclosed Jun 28, 20215,244 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), Ankle and Foot Physicians and Surgeons, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 5,244 individuals. The ePHI involved included names and dates of birth. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, local law enforcement, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE hired a new IT provider, implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards, and retrained its staff on information security practices.
What is known
| People affected | 5,244 (as reported by the organization) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Discovered | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Happened | Apr 25, 2021 |
| Attack | Ransomware |
| Data exposed | NamesHealth |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
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History of this record
First seen 2026-09-25 (Washington AG), confirmed by Washington AG. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.