MORRISTOWN, N.J., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Affiliated Dermatologists (AD) has issued a notification regarding a recent data security incident. The company stated, "At this time, AD is not aware of any misuse of any personal information in connection with this incident."

According to Affiliated Dermatologists, on March 5, 2024, the company discovered it was the victim of a cybersecurity attack, during which an unauthorized third party accessed their network and left a ransom note. The incident prompted immediate action from AD, including disconnecting network access, engaging cybersecurity professionals for investigation, and alerting their IT provider.

The investigation conducted by AD revealed that between March 2, 2024, and March 5, 2024, personal information of AD patients and employees was compromised. Affiliated Dermatologists assured that personalized notification letters detailing the specific categories of information accessed will be sent to affected individuals.

In response to the incident, Affiliated Dermatologists emphasized their commitment to data security, stating, "AD takes the privacy and security of personal information seriously." The company has implemented enhanced network security measures, such as 24-7 monitoring, multi-factor authentication for remote access, and password resets for all network accounts.

As a proactive measure, Affiliated Dermatologists is offering free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to potentially affected individuals. Affected individuals will receive instructions on how to enroll in these services through personalized notification letters.

Affiliated Dermatologists advises individuals to stay vigilant against identity theft by reviewing account statements and monitoring credit reports for any suspicious activity. Free credit reports can be obtained from major credit bureaus.

The information in this article was sourced from Affiliated Dermatologists and Dermatologic Surgeons, P.A.