What Is This About?

According to dark web monitoring sources, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics of Cullman, P.C. (“IMPC”) was recently claimed as the victim of a data breach by the ransomware group Payload. Our firm is investigating this matter and would like to speak with current and former patients of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics of Cullman.

What Happened?

On May 21, 2026, the ransomware group known as Payload added to its dark web-hosted website an entry for IMPC, an internal medicine and pediatrics practice located in Cullman, Alabama. Dark web monitoring sources reported discovering the alleged breach on the same day. Payload claims to have obtained 5 gigabytes of data from IMPC and has posted a timer counting down about seven days, a common practice among ransomware extortion groups suggesting the group has issued a ransom demand against IMPC.

As of publication, the alleged incident has not been publicly confirmed by IMPC. Additional details regarding how the attack occurred, how long systems may have been affected, and whether sensitive personal and protected health information was accessed, acquired, or removed remain under investigation.

What Information Was Impacted?

The full scope of the potentially exposed information has not yet been publicly disclosed. However, because the alleged incident involved a healthcare provider, the following types of sensitive personal and protected health information may have been compromised:

• • • • • • • • • • • • Full names;
                      • Dates of birth;
                      • Social Security numbers;
                      • Medical information, treatment information, and health insurance information; and
                      • Other sensitive personal or protected health information.

What Action Can You Take?

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating whether affected individuals are entitled to compensation. If you are current or former patient of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics of Cullman, P.C. (IMPC), there is no cost or obligation to participate. Follow the link below to find out about your rights and potential legal remedies available.