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    BUENA VISTA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC DBA Windward Life Care Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving BUENA VISTA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC DBA Windward Life Care.
    • Discovered on April 10, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Address, Driver's License Number, Taxpayer Identification Number, Passport Information, Patient Identification Number, Personal Identification Number, Financial Account Number, Debit Card Number, Credit Card Number, Medical Information, Health Insurance Information, Username, Email Address, Handwriting Signature, Electronic Signature, Account Access Information.
    • Affects individuals in: California, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

    Breach confirmed

    The BUENA VISTA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC DBA Windward Life Care breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

    Detailed summary

    Buena Vista Management Services, LLC DBA Windward Life Care, a healthcare provider for older and disabled adults, detected unusual activity on its network on December 8, 2025. This activity led to the discovery of unauthorized access to personal information. The company secured its network and engaged forensic specialists to investigate the incident. Official breach notification letters were sent to affected individuals starting April 10, 2026, following the completion of data review on April 6, 2026.

    The types of data potentially exposed vary by individual and may include names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, government IDs (such as driver's license numbers, taxpayer identification numbers, and passport information), patient identification numbers, personal identification numbers, financial account numbers, debit/credit card numbers, medical information, health insurance information, usernames, email addresses, handwriting/electronic signatures, and other account access information. The ransomware group "Sinobi" claimed responsibility for the breach and stated they exfiltrated approximately 25GB of data. The exact number of affected individuals has not been publicly disclosed, though the breach affected residents in multiple states, including California, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Buena Vista Management Services, LLC DBA Windward Life Care offered 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services to those affected.

    Investigations by law firms are ongoing, and additional details may emerge as these investigations progress and regulatory bodies continue their oversight.

    Data possibly involved

    • Name
    • Social Security Number
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Date of Birth
      Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
    • Address
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Driver's License Number
      Can be used for identity fraud
    • Taxpayer Identification Number
    • Passport Information
    • Patient Identification Number
    • Personal Identification Number
    • Financial Account Number
    • Debit Card Number
      May result in unauthorized charges on your accounts
    • Credit Card Number
      May result in unauthorized charges on your accounts
    • Medical Information
    • Health Insurance Information
      Could be used for insurance fraud
    • Username
    • Email Address
      Increases risk of phishing attacks and account takeovers
    • Handwriting Signature
    • Electronic Signature
    • Account Access Information

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    D

    Notified consumers within 91–180 days

    Breach Occurred

    Dec 8, 2025

    Company Discovered

    Dec 8, 2025

    Regulator Notified

    Unknown

    Consumers Notified

    Apr 10, 2026

    0 days to discover
    123 days to notify consumers

    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:
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