Primary Care of Long Island

Primary Care of Long Island operates as a medical practice that delivers primary care services to patients in the Long Island area of New York State. Its headquarters are situated in the United States of America. The organisation provides medical services to individuals and families seeking routine and preventive care. As a primary care provider, it serves as an initial point of contact for patients and coordinates referrals to specialist care when necessary. The practice functions within the U.S. healthcare sector and must comply with applicable federal and state regulations concerning patient privacy and clinical standards.

In May 2022, the practice was identified as the target of a ransomware attack carried out by the Bl00dy Ransomware Gang, which resulted in unauthorized access to its network and the exfiltration of sensitive patient data. The stolen information included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth for more than 6,800 individuals, totalling roughly 900 gigabytes. Although the attackers asserted that they had encrypted files and disrupted server operations, the practice’s public breach notification did not acknowledge encryption or any ransom demand. Investigators noted evidence suggesting that the breach might have also affected records belonging to an affiliated dental practice through a shared technology vendor, though a definitive attribution could not be established. The gang threatened to sell the stolen data on underground markets, but none of the implicated entities publicly confirmed the attack or disclosed full details of the incident. This event illustrated the cybersecurity risks faced by healthcare organisations and highlighted the need for strong protective measures for protected health information.