Law firm Burr & Forman reports data breach
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Burr & Forman LLP, a law firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, reported a data breach involving client information. The breach was noticed on October 23, 2023, due to unusual activity on a network laptop. The incident was investigated with the help of cybersecurity experts.
They discovered that an unauthorized entity accessed specific documents and data from Burr & Forman's systems. By November 10, 2023, it was confirmed that the breach included personal information such as:
- names,
- Social Security numbers,
- medical coding details,
- insurance information.
No details are disclosed about the number of affected individuals nor about the nature of the attack.
The firm assured that the breach did not extend to their clients' computer systems, including those of Oceans Healthcare. In response to the incident, Burr & Forman has improved its network security, reported the incident to the FBI, and set up a toll-free call center for inquiries, emphasizing their commitment to data security and privacy.
