Full - service home medical equipment firm , Health Aid of Ohio in Parma , OH , has learned that unauthorized people obtained access to its networks and stolen a number of files . The data breach was identified on February 19 , 2021 after noticing suspicious system activity . Health Aid of Ohio immediately took steps to get rid of the attackers from its network and protect all patient data . A breach investigation affirmed that the attacker got access to files and exfiltrated them from Health Aid ’s systems , nevertheless , it can not be confirmed exactly which files were obtained from its networks . It is likely that a number of the exfiltrated files contained VA plan members ’ protected health information ( PHI ) . The data possibly compromised included names , telephone numbers , addresses , and details of the type of equipment delivered to homes or was set up in people ’s residences . The PHI of individuals who received services through their insurance company or healthcare provider included names , telephone numbers , birth dates , details of insurance , Social Security numbers , diagnosis information , and type of equipment . Though the above - mentioned information could have been stolen , so far , Health Aid of Ohio did not receive any report that indicates any misuse of the compromised information . data . Health Aid of Ohio has not discussed how the attackers acquired access to its systems and whether the attackers used malware or ransomware . However , it has already notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI ) and appropriate authorities . The breach report submitted to the HHS ’ Office for Civil Rights indicates that about 141,149 individuals were probably impacted . ;