Attorneys at Almeida Law Group are investigating whether a class action lawsuit can be filed on behalf of individuals affected by a possible Hudson MD Group, LLC data breach. According to dark web monitoring sources, a hacker group calling itself metaencryptor claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Hudson MD Group, LLC in a post first observed in September 2026, alleging it had gained access to internal company systems. As of this writing, Hudson MD Group, LLC has not issued a public confirmation of the incident, and the exact scope of any exposed data remains unknown. If you believe you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Hudson MD Group, LLC
Hudson MD Group, LLC is a multispecialty outpatient medical practice headquartered in West Orange, New Jersey, at 443 Northfield Avenue, with physician offices in locations including Palisades Park, Norwood, Newark, Florham Park, Englewood Cliffs, and Clifton. Founded in 2019, the group offers services across cardiology, interventional cardiology, family medicine, gastroenterology, internal medicine, neurology, OB/GYN, primary care, nephrology, and urology. Its integrated model allows physicians to retain clinical autonomy while sharing organizational and administrative infrastructure. The group is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health, which holds a 51% unit interest.
What Happened?
On September 21st, 2026, the ransomware tracking platform Ransomware.live reported that the MetaEncryptor ransomware group listed Hudson MD Group, LLC on its dark web leak site. This is an attacker-side allegation only. Hudson MD Group has not publicly confirmed any breach or cyber incident, and no independent corroborating source — such as a regulatory filing, news report, or company statement — was found at the time of reporting. No breach dates, data types, data volume, or number of individuals affected have been disclosed by any source.
MetaEncryptor is a ransomware group first observed in mid-2023 that employs double extortion tactics, meaning it both encrypts victim data and threatens to publish exfiltrated information. According to SOCRadar, the group has “gained prominence for its advanced encryption methods and targeting of high-value organizations, primarily in the healthcare sector.” UK Cyber Defence reports that it uses anti-forensic techniques, modular payloads, and carefully crafted phishing lures. In September 2026, MetaEncryptor also claimed other organizations as victims, including AECOM, Beckman Coulter, and ProMantra, none of which had publicly confirmed those claims at the time of reporting. Hudson MD Group is not currently listed in any active class action attorney investigation tracked by ClassAction.org.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Hudson MD Group, LLC
- Industry: Healthcare — multispecialty outpatient medical practice
- Location: West Orange, New Jersey, with multiple care center locations throughout New Jersey
- Incident type: Ransomware leak-site allegation (dark web claim; unconfirmed by organization)
- Source: Ransomware.live — Hudson MD Group, LLC victim page; SOCRadar — MetaEncryptor profile; UK Cyber Defence — MetaEncryptor threat profile; Hudson MD Group — Official Website
What Should You Do?
Even though this incident has not been confirmed by Hudson MD Group, if you are a patient or have otherwise shared personal information with the organization, it is wise to take precautionary steps now. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — and monitor your financial accounts and credit reports closely. You can request free annual credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com. Because Hudson MD Group is a medical practice, you should also review any Explanation of Benefits statements from your health insurer and check your medical records for services you did not receive, which can be a sign of medical identity theft. If you discover any suspicious activity, report it at IdentityTheft.gov.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal or health information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
