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Waveny Lifecare Network Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Waveny Lifecare Network data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Waveny Lifecare Network
Waveny LifeCare Network is a nonprofit healthcare organization based in New Canaan, Connecticut. Since 1975, it has provided a range of services for seniors and adults, including independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home health services, and hospice care.
The organization serves residents from the New York tri-state area and beyond, focusing on supporting the evolving needs of older adults and their families.
In 2021, the organization expanded by integrating the Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County, further broadening its offerings in home health and hospice care.
What Happened?
On or around May 28, 2025, Waveny LifeCare Network experienced a significant disruption to its network systems. The organization quickly took action by notifying law enforcement and engaging cybersecurity experts to investigate. The investigation revealed that an unauthorized party accessed certain data during this incident.
A ransomware group known as Qilin claimed responsibility for the breach and posted about the attack on the dark web on June 12, 2025.
Information Exposed:
- First and last names in combination with addresses
- Dates of birth
- Admission dates, discharge dates, dates of death
- Telephone numbers
- Email addresses
- Social Security numbers
- Medical record numbers
- Patient account numbers
- Facial photographic images
- Laboratory test results
- Medical imaging results
- Driver’s license numbers
- Electronic health records
- Health insurance account or policy numbers
- Payment information
- Medicare or Medicaid information
- Financial account numbers
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice or believe your information may have been involved, it is important to take action to protect yourself. Here are some recommended steps:
- Review all medical and insurance statements for unfamiliar activity and report any discrepancies to your provider or insurer.
- Monitor your credit reports, financial statements and explanation of benefits forms for unusual activity.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus: TransUnion, Experian, Equifax and Innovis.
- Stay informed about identity theft protection by visiting resources like the Federal Trade Commission.
- Report any known or suspected identity theft to law enforcement, your state attorney general and the FTC.
Taking these steps can help minimize the risk of identity theft or fraud resulting from this breach.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Waveny LifeCare Network data breach, you may have legal rights and could be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident, and there may be opportunities to join a class action lawsuit seeking damages for the exposure of sensitive personal and medical information.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the below form to join the lawsuit investigation.
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