Data leak reported at New York Blood Center affects 194,000 individuals
The New York Blood Center (NYBC) has experienced a major data breach, affecting nearly 200,000 individuals, making it one of the most significant incidents in the healthcare sector in 2025.
In a statement, the NYBC spokesperson expressed regret over the concern caused by the breach, which occurred between January 20 and January 26, 2025. An unauthorized party accessed NYBC's internal systems, compromising a substantial amount of sensitive data.
The compromised information includes names, Social Security numbers, driver's license or state ID numbers, bank account details, health information, and test results. This breach ranks as the sixth largest based on records affected, following other significant breaches this year, such as DaVita with 2.7 million people affected, Frederick Health with over 934,000 people impacted, and Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology with 236,000 records exposed.
NYBC has moved quickly to contain the incident and limit disruptions to its services. Maintaining the confidentiality and security of the information in its care is something NYBC takes very seriously. Those who believe their data may have been compromised are urged to call NYBC at 877-250-2848.
Unfortunately, due to not having contact information for some of its clinical patients, NYBC cannot notify them directly. However, affected individuals are being offered free identity theft protection and credit monitoring services through Experian.
The hacking group Lapsus$ is suspected to be behind the data breach at the New York Blood Center in 2025, although no gang has claimed responsibility for the attack. Across the 89 confirmed attacks for the year, the average ransom demand has been just under $627,000.
As the situation unfolds, it is crucial for individuals to remain vigilant and take steps to protect their personal information. NYBC urges everyone to monitor their accounts closely and report any suspicious activity immediately. The organization is committed to providing updates and support to those affected by the breach.
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