Murphy Law Firm is investigating claims on behalf of individuals whose information was potentially compromised in the Baywood Medical Associates, PLC dba Desert Pain Institute (“Desert Pain Institute”) data breach. On September 13, 2021, Desert Pain Institute became aware of unusual activity on its network. Following an investigation, Desert Pain Institute determined that a cybercriminal had infiltrated its network and gained unauthorized access to certain Desert Pain Institute files. The investigation into the breach determined that the cybercriminal may have accessed highly confidential information of more than 45,000 individuals, including:
As a result of this data breach, these individuals’ personal information may be in the hands of cybercriminals who will place the information for sale on the dark web or who are using the information to perpetrate identity fraud.