Posted On June 6, 2022 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
June 6, 2022 – Leiters, Inc. reported a data breach after the company was targeted in a recent cybersecurity attack. As a result of the breach, names, addresses, phone numbers, invoice numbers, prescription information, and limited credit or debit card information of certain individuals was compromised. On May 23 2022, Leiters sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach.
The data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. are going to begin interviewing victims of the breach to determine what damages they sustained and what legal claims may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Leiters, Inc., contact us at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form for a free case evaluation.
Below is a portion of the letter that Leiters, Inc. sent to individuals affected by the data breach:
Dear [Redacted],
Leiters, Inc. is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our customers’ information. We are writing to you about a recent cybersecurity incident that may have involved some of your information. This letter explains the incident, measures we have taken, and some steps you may consider taking.
What Happened?
On April 11, 2022, we identified unauthorized activity involving our computer systems. We took immediate action to contain the incident and began an investigation with the assistance of third-party cybersecurity firms. We also reported the incident to law enforcement. The investigation determined that an unauthorized person gained access to our computer network and obtained certain files from our systems between April 6 and April 8, 2022.
What Information Was Involved?
We thoroughly reviewed these files and determined that some invoice information related to a mailed prescription order placed between 2016 and 2019 was contained within them, which may have included your name, address, phone number, invoice number, prescription information, and credit or debit card information used for payment [Redacted], including a masked card number,1 the last four digits of the card number, and expiration date. Importantly, your Social Security number was not involved.
What We Are Doing & What You Can Do.
As a precaution, we encourage you to review the billing statements or notifications of prescriptions ordered or filled that you receive from mail and retail pharmacies or healthcare providers. If you see charges for services or prescriptions you did not receive, please contact the pharmacy or provider immediately. We also remind you that it is always advisable to review your payment card statements for any unauthorized activity. You should immediately report any unauthorized charges to your card issuer. The phone number to call is usually on the back of your payment card.
Please know that protecting the security and confidentiality of our customers’ information is a top priority, and we deeply regret any inconvenience or concern this may cause you. To help prevent an incident such as this from recurring, we have and will continue to take steps to enhance the security of our computer systems and the information we maintain.
For More Information. If you have questions about this incident, please call [Redacted], Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding holidays. When calling, please provide the following code: [Redacted]. Representatives are available for 90 days.
