On December 28, 2023, Electrostim Medical Services, Inc. (“EMSI”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Vermont after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access its computer system. In this notice, EMSI explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, diagnosis information, insurance information, subscriber numbers, and order histories. Upon completing its investigation, EMSI began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you received a data breach notification from Electrostim Medical Services, Inc., it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Electrostim Medical Services data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Electrostim Medical Services Data Breach?

The Electrostim Medical Services data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected soon. However, EMSI’s filing with the Attorney General of Vermont provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on May 13, 2023, EMSI detected suspicious activity within its computer network. In response, EMSI secured its systems and launched an investigation with the help of third-party data security specialists.

Ultimately, the EMSI investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party accessed the company’s IT network between April 27, 2023 and May 13, 2023. EMSI also determined that the unauthorized party accessed certain files containing confidential consumer information.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Electrostim Medical Services reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, address, email address, phone number, diagnosis information, insurance information, subscriber number, and order history.

On December 28, 2023, Electrostim Medical Services sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About Electrostim Medical Services, Inc.

Electrostim Medical Services, Inc. is a medical device manufacturing company based out of Tampa, Florida. EMSI is an affiliate of Validus Group, a private investment firm which is also based in Tampa, Florida. Affiliates of Validus Group include Strategic Capital Fund Management, Validus Group Properties, Validus Senior Living, Electrostim Medical Services Inc. (EMSI), and SC Distributors. Electrostim Medical Services employs more than 356 people and generates approximately $71 million in annual revenue.