[BreachExchange] Starling Physicians Warns Patients of Data Breach

[Destry Winant]

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Starling-Physicians-Warns-Patients-of-Data-Breach-564814302.html

Starling Physicians is warning that it was the victim of a data
breach, and some patient information may be affected.

According to an announcement released Tuesday, Starling was the target
of a cyber-phishing attack on February 8. When the Connecticut-based
healthcare group learned of the breach, they secured the affected
email accounts and hired a forensic security firm. On September 12,
investigation found that the email accounts affected by the attack
contained information including certain patients’ names, addresses,
dates of birth, passport numbers, Social Security numbers, medical
information and health insurance or billing information.

Starling said it mailed letters to affected patients Tuesday with
instructions on how to protect themselves against fraud or identity
theft. Patients whose social security numbers are affected are being
offered free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.

Patients should review credit card, bank and other financial
statements, as well as their insurance activity, for anything
suspicious. Any suspicious activity should be reported to the agency
involved as well as law enforcement and the state attorney general.

Anyone with questions or concerns can contact Starling at
1-888-800-3306, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.