HHS OCR report · 2015
Pediatric Group LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Pediatric Group LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 10,000
- Submission date
- Aug 21, 2015
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On August 21, 2015, an unknown entity hacked into the covered entity's (CE) electronic database utilizing a Crypto Locker computer virus, and the virus attached to some of the CE's Portable Document Format (PDF) files which contained patients’ names, dates of birth, clinical information, and other personal identifiers. The virus then blocked the CE's access to the aforementioned PDF files and the CE received an email message demanding a $500.00 ransom in order to gain access to the locked PD...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Pediatric Group LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 21, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Pediatric Group LLC legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Pediatric Group LLC.