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Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
•Discovered on August 27, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Social Security Number, Medical Records.
•Affects individuals in: Vermont, Kentucky.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, a Kentucky orthopedic practice, reported a data breach to the Vermont Attorney General's office on August 26, 2026. The incident, also listed as having occurred on August 26, 2026, involved unauthorized access to sensitive patient information.

The confirmed data types exposed include Social Security numbers and health records. The number of individuals affected by this breach has not been publicly disclosed.

Additional details about the breach, including the full scope of affected individuals and any further regulatory actions, may emerge as investigations proceed. Official notices to affected consumers may also follow.

Data possibly involved

Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Medical Records
Could be used for insurance fraud or identity theft

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

Aug 26, 2026

Company Discovered

Aug 26, 2026

Regulator Notified

Aug 26, 2026

Consumers Notified

Unknown

0 days to discover

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Complete

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Current

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Investigation Open

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