NEWTOWN, Pa., Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP has initiated an investigation into data privacy issues stemming from a breach at Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH). The institution reported the incident on or around June 3, 2024.
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About Wayne Memorial Hospital
Situated in Pennsylvania, Wayne Memorial Hospital is a non-profit organization that offers a diverse range of healthcare services, including both inpatient and outpatient care across over 30 medical specialties.
Incident Overview
On June 3, 2024, WMH discovered that an unauthorized third party had infiltrated its network, encrypted certain data, and ultimately left a ransom note. Following the breach, the hospital took immediate action to disconnect from its network and implement security measures to restore its systems. Preliminary investigations indicated that unauthorized access occurred between May 30 and June 3, 2024.
The data accessed in the breach included sensitive personal information such as names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and various financial details, affecting over 163,000 individuals. With data theft being a pressing concern, this incident raises significant alarms in the realm of data privacy.
Protecting Personal Data
Individuals who receive breach notifications from WMH are advised to take proactive steps to safeguard themselves against identity theft. Regularly monitoring account statements and reviewing credit reports for any signs of unauthorized activity can help mitigate these risks.
Edelson Lechtzin LLP is pursuing a class action lawsuit to provide legal recourse for those whose sensitive information may have been jeopardized in the data breach at WMH.
For More Information
Marc H. Edelson, Esq.
EDELSON LECHTZIN LLP
411 S. State Street, Suite N-300
Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.edelson-law.com
About Edelson Lechtzin LLP
Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices located in Pennsylvania and California. The firm specializes in various areas, including data breaches, securities and investment fraud, antitrust violations, and consumer fraud, among others.
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