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Weiser Memorial Hospital 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 Weiser Memorial Hospital 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 Weiser Memorial Hospital
Weiser Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital located in Weiser, Idaho. Since its founding in 1950, it has provided healthcare services to residents of Washington County and surrounding areas. The hospital is accredited through DNV GL NIAHO Healthcare, Inc., and has grown over the years to include a surgical and specialty clinic, as well as a family medical center.
With 162 employees on LinkedIn, Weiser Memorial Hospital has received several recognitions as one of the "Best Places to Work in Idaho" in recent years. It offers a full spectrum of healthcare services, including 24/7 emergency care from board-certified physicians.
What was the September Ransomware Attack?
On September 4, 2024, Weiser Memorial Hospital discovered unusual activity on its network. The hospital immediately took steps to secure its systems and brought in cybersecurity experts to investigate. It was determined that certain hospital data may have been acquired without authorization on or about that date. The incident was later linked to a ransomware attack by a group known as EMBARGO, which claimed to have obtained 200 GB of the hospital’s data and threatened to publish it.
After a thorough review, the hospital concluded on April 21, 2025, that sensitive information belonging to current and former patients may have been involved. Notices were mailed to affected individuals starting May 12, 2025. In total, 34,249 people in the United States were affected, including residents in Texas (438), Maine (14), and Montana (251).
Information Exposed:
- Name of individual
- Social Security Number Information
- Medical Information
- Health Insurance Information
You can read the official notice from Weiser Memorial Hospital here.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from Weiser Memorial Hospital or believe your information may have been involved, it’s important to take action to protect yourself. Here are some recommended steps:
- Review your account statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file with the major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion).
- Monitor your medical insurance statements for unfamiliar charges or services.
- Report any suspected identity theft to law enforcement, your state attorney general, or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
You have rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), including the right to dispute inaccurate information and to obtain a free copy of your credit report annually. Additional information about protecting your identity is available from the FTC and your state attorney general.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Weiser Memorial Hospital data breach, you may be entitled to compensation for any harm or inconvenience you have experienced. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue a claim.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the below form to join a lawsuit related to this data breach.
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