Highgate Hotels report cyberattack, data breach
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Highgate Hotels L.P. reporta a data breach. The incident began with suspicious activity detected in Highgate Hotels' computer network on March 25, 2024.
The breach involved two distinct unauthorized access periods: a system access between March 25-26, 2024, where files containing confidential consumer information were acquired, and a separate compromise of employee email accounts that occurred between December 28, 2023, and April 4, 2024.
Highgate Hotels implemented containment measures, engaged cybersecurity experts for investigation, and notified law enforcement. The company completed its investigation and data review process on September 25, 2024, which revealed unauthorized access to sensitive information. The compromised data includes:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver's license/state identification numbers
- Financial account information
- Passport numbers
- Health information
- Health insurance information
The number of affected individuals and the nature of the attacks is not disclosed, but based on available information it's probably a compromised account.
On December 6, 2024, Highgate Hotels began sending notification letters to affected individuals.
