American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (April 9, 2025) – On September 26, 2024, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine detected unusual activity related to an employee email account. In response, AACOM immediately secured its email system and enlisted independent experts to conduct a thorough investigation. The investigation revealed that certain emails and attachments may have been accessed or acquired without authorization. Following this discovery, AACOM launched an in-depth review to assess the nature of the compromised information, identify the affected individuals, and gather their contact details. This process was completed on March 31, 2025, at which point AACOM began preparing notifications for those impacted.
In addition, the organization has implemented further security measures to strengthen its email environment and minimize the risk of a similar event occurring in the future. AACOM is also notifying potentially affected individuals and offering guidance on steps they can take to protect their personal information, as outlined above.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating the incident to determine the full scope of the breach, including whether additional information was compromised and the extent of the exposure. The firm encourages all individuals or entities affected to remain vigilant and take steps to safeguard their personal and financial information.
The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Other sensitive information
What is American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine?
The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) is a non-profit organization that represents the accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine in the United States. Its mission is to advance the quality of osteopathic medical education, support the development of osteopathic physicians (DOs), and promote the value of osteopathic medicine as a distinct and effective approach to healthcare.
If you’ve received a data breach notification and want more information, wish to explore your legal options, or are interested in joining the case, please contact Federman & Sherwood at info@federmanlaw.com or visit our website at www.federmanlaw.com.
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