Here are four gastroenterology groups that experienced data security incidents this year:
1. Albany (N.Y.) Gastroenterology Consultants notified the Maine Attorney General in September about a data breach impacting more than 57,000 individuals.
2. A ransomware group known as Sinobi claimed responsibility for the Aug. 20 hack of Pittsburgh Gastroenterology Associates.
3. Gastroenterology Consultants of South Texas, now known as Harlingen-based Texas Digestive Specialists, reported a data breach affecting up to 41,521 patients.
4. Albany (N.Y.) Gastroenterology Associates filed a data breach notice with the attorney general of Vermont in January.
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