According to dark web monitoring sources, the California medical practice Advanced Psychiatry Associates was recently claimed as the victim of a data breach by the ransomware group Everest. Our firm is investigating this matter and would like to speak with current and former patients of Advanced Psychiatry Associates.
On May 28, 2026, the ransomware group known as Everest added to its dark web-hosted leak website an entry for Advanced Psychiatry Associates, a psychiatric medical practice with 30+ offices across California. Dark web monitoring sources reported discovering the alleged breach on the same day. Everest posted images of what appears to be patient medical and health insurance information as proof of its alleged cyberattack, along with a countdown of about seven days, suggesting the threat group has made a ransom demand.
As of publication, the alleged incident has not been publicly confirmed by Advanced Psychiatry Associates. 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.
The full scope of the potentially exposed information has not yet been publicly disclosed. However, because the alleged incident involves a healthcare provider, the following types of sensitive personal and protected health information may have been compromised:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating whether affected individuals are entitled to compensation. If you are current or former patient of Advanced Psychiatry Associates, there is no cost or obligation to participate. Follow the link below to find out about your rights and potential legal remedies available.
Advanced Psychiatry Associates is a psychiatric medical practice operating in California. The practice offers both outpatient and telehealth mental health services and maintains 32 offices across Northern California, Southern California, the Bay Area, and the Central Valley. Advanced Psychiatry Associates provides comprehensive mental health services, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder.
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