Charles J. Hilton & Associates

Profile narrative

Charles J. Hilton & Associates, Hilton & Associates, also known as CJH, is a law firm headquartered in the United States. The firm provides legal services and, according to the reported incident, has served clients in the healthcare sector, including the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). The April 2020 cyberattack on its email systems resulted in unauthorized access to employee accounts and the potential exposure of sensitive information for over 36,000 patients. The compromised data included names, Social Security numbers, financial account details, medical records, insurance identifiers, treatment information, and prescription details. Following the breach, the firm notified affected individuals and offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity‑theft protection services.

No evidence of data misuse was found, but the incident prompted advisories for patients to monitor their financial and medical accounts for suspicious activity. The event highlights that the firm handles personal and health information as part of its legal work. While the firm’s exact size, employee count, or geographic reach is not disclosed in the available sources, its headquarters location places it within the United States legal market. The firm operates under both its full name and the abbreviation CJH in professional communications. The incident underscores the importance of cybersecurity safeguards for law firms that manage confidential client data.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.