New York Sports Club Data Breach: Sensitive Employee Information Compromised in Cyberattack

New York Sports Club (NYSC) has been hit by a significant cyberattack, compromising sensitive information of around 19,836 individuals, predominantly employees. On September 26, 2024, NYSC’s parent company, New TSI Holdings, filed a notice of data breach after discovering unauthorized access to its computer network. The compromised data includes personal information such as names, Social Security numbers, and passport numbers.

The breach has raised concerns about the safety of the personal data of NYSC’s employees, especially considering that the information accessed could potentially lead to identity theft or fraud. Following the attack, NYSC took measures to secure its network and notified affected individuals through data breach letters detailing the incident. These letters also advised those impacted on safeguarding their personal information moving forward. The cyberattack underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity measures, especially for organizations handling large volumes of sensitive employee data​(JD Supra)​(Console & Associates P.C.).

Town Sports International, the parent company of NYSC, also reported that the attack impacted other fitness chains under their ownership, including Boston Sports Clubs and Washington Sports Clubs. This exposure of personal data emphasizes a critical vulnerability in their IT security systems, which are now being bolstered to prevent future breaches​(BleepingComputer).

For more detailed information, you can visit the reports on JD Supra and Bleeping Computer.