Long Island Weight Loss Institute Reports Data Breach Exposing Patient Health Records
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Long Island Weight Loss Institute (LIWLI) reports cybersecurity incident after they detected unusual activity on its computer network on September 22, 2025. The clinic runs four locations and offers medical weight loss plans and telehealth services.
The investigation confirmed that an outsider broke into their systems and accessed files containing sensitive patient details. The exposed data includes:
- Full names and Social Security numbers
- Contact details including addresses, phone numbers, and emails
- Dates of birth and Passport numbers
- Driver’s license numbers and government photo IDs
- Medical records, lab results, diagnoses, and prescriptions
- Health insurance claims and billing records
- Credit card and bank account numbers
The number of affected individuals and the nature of the attack are not disclosed. LIWLI is reviewing its records to identify affected patients.
LIWLI are now sending letters to affected people and offering free credit monitoring services. Meanwhile, multiple law firms have launched an investigation into whether the clinic failed to use proper safeguards to protect patient privacy.
atients are urged to monitor their financial statements and medical insurance reports of benefits for any signs of fraud.
