Breachesby GlyphWestern New York Independent Living
Disclosed Mar 19, 20242,886 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), Western New York Independent Living, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,886 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. Staff were retrained.
What is known
| People affected | 2,886 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Happened | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Attack | Hacking |
| Data exposed | NamesHealth |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
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First seen 2026-09-25 (Indiana AG), confirmed by Indiana AG. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.