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    Arkansas Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Arkansas Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.
    • Discovered on August 7, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Names, Contact Information, Dates of Birth, Social Security Numbers, Government ID Numbers, Medical Record Numbers, Diagnosis Information, Treatment Records, Health Insurance Information, Prescription History, Payment Information.
    • Affects individuals in: Arkansas, Massachusetts.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

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    Detailed summary

    Arkansas Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (AOMS) disclosed a data breach in 2026. The practice determined on June 2, 2026, that an unauthorized third party had accessed patient files. Mailed notices were sent to affected individuals in August 2026, and a notice was posted on the company website on August 4, 2026.

    The breach involved names, contact information, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, government ID numbers, medical record numbers, diagnosis information, treatment records, health insurance information, prescription history, and payment information. The exact number of affected individuals has not been publicly disclosed. AOMS is based in Arkansas, and the breach was reported to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.

    Details surrounding the incident, including the full scope of affected individuals, may emerge as investigations continue. The practice reportedly offered credit monitoring, health information monitoring, and identity theft protection to affected individuals.

    Data possibly involved

    • Names
    • Contact Information
    • Dates of Birth
    • Social Security Numbers
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Government ID Numbers
    • Medical Record Numbers
    • Diagnosis Information
    • Treatment Records
    • Health Insurance Information
      Could be used for insurance fraud
    • Prescription History
    • Payment Information

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    D

    Notified consumers within 91–180 days

    Breach Occurred

    Jun 2, 2026

    Company Discovered

    Apr 7, 2026

    Regulator Notified

    Aug 4, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Aug 4, 2026

    -56 days to discover
    119 days to notify consumers

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Complete

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Current

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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

    Case Status:
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