MEMPHIS,
Tenn., June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On or about
March 14, 2024, through March 15, 2024, Human Technology Inc., and its
affiliates, Greer Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc., Murphy's
Orthopedic & Footcare, Inc., and Hi-Tech Prosthetics &
Orthotics, Inc., ("Human Technology and its affiliates") suffered a
data security incident. Human Technology and its affiliates became
aware of this suspicious activity within its environment on
March 15, 2024.
Maintaining the confidentiality, privacy, and security of
information in our care is important to us and therefore upon
becoming aware of this activity, Human Technology and its
affiliates promptly launched an investigation into the matter and
engaged forensic computer specialists to determine the nature and
scope of the incident. Law enforcement was also notified. This
investigation was completed on or about May
31, 2024.
Based upon the investigation, it was determined that an
unauthorized actor gained access to Human Technology and its
affiliates computer system. Information potentially impacted
includes: Contact information (such as first and last name,
address, date of birth), Medical Information, Health Insurance
Information, SSN, Driver's License or State ID, Passport Number,
Tax ID, Payment Card Number, Payment Card Expiration Date, Account
Number and Routing Number.
At this time, we are not aware of any identity theft or
fraud caused by the incident, however, out of an
abundance of caution, Human Technology and its affiliates has
notified those individuals whose sensitive data may have been
accessed by the unauthorized actor. Human Technology and its
affiliates mailed a notification letter offering identity theft
protection and credit monitoring services at no cost to impacted
individuals on June 28, 2024.
Privacy and security are our priorities. Human Technology and
its affiliates have taken additional steps to reinforce policies
and practices and implement additional safeguards, including EDR
monitoring, in an effort to prevent similar incidents from
occurring in the future.
There are steps that individuals can take to protect themselves
if they believe their information may have been impacted by the
incident. If a notification letter has been received, please read
the letter closely and take advantage of the complimentary credit
monitoring and identity protection services. Please be on the
lookout and monitor the explanation of benefits statements from
health plan and health care providers as well as bank and credit
card statements, credit reports, and tax returns to check for
unfamiliar activity. Report suspicious activity immediately to
health plans, doctors, financial institutions and law
enforcement.
For the benefit of those individuals impacted, Human Technology
and its affiliates has established a dedicated Call Center to offer
information to people who believe they may be impacted. Individuals
may call the toll-free Call Center at (866)-528-4805. The call
center will be available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time.
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