An investigation determined that an unauthorized party accessed the practice’s systems between Dec. 26 and 30, according to a Feb. 13 notice from Central New York Cardiology.
In response to the attack, CNYC hired a third-party specialist to investigate. The practice has also implemented additional security measures, according to the notice.
The practice did not disclose how many patients were affected but said it plans to directly notify at risk patients following additional investigation.
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