Central National Gottesman

Profile narrative

Central National Gottesman, also known by its alias, is an organization headquartered in the United States. The entity came to public attention following a ransomware incident reported in early March 2026. The attack was claimed by the ransomware group Payouts King. News outlets such as PRNewswire and Morningstar covered the incident. The breach occurred on March 2, 2026.

The ransomware attack exposed individuals' Social Security numbers. Driver's license numbers and other government-issued identification numbers were also compromised. Financial information, including payment card details, was part of the exposed data. Medical and health insurance information belonging to affected persons was disclosed. Personal identifiers such as dates of birth, residential addresses, and contact information were included in the breach.

Notification letters informing affected individuals were dispatched after a notable delay. Two former employees of the organization filed a lawsuit alleging inadequate data protection. The breach heightens the long‑term risk of identity theft for those whose data was exposed. Financial fraud represents another heightened risk stemming from the compromised payment and identification data. Medical identity misuse is a further concern given the exposure of health insurance information. The incident underscores the potential lasting impact of inadequate cybersecurity measures on individuals.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.