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    Capital Family Physicians Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Capital Family Physicians.
    • Discovered on May 29, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: SSN, Medical Records, Diagnoses, Treatment History, Partner Agreements, Payroll, Financial Information.
    • Affects individuals in: US, Connecticut.
    • Confirmation level: Based on reports.

    Detailed summary

    Capital Family Physicians, a healthcare provider, experienced a data breach in 2026. This incident was a ransomware attack carried out by the LockBit5/CLB5 group, which disrupted patient portals and access to care. The breach was first reported on May 29, 2026.

    The breach exposed sensitive data belonging to approximately 167,303 individuals. The compromised data types include Social Security numbers (124,761 affected), full patient medical records, diagnoses (49,798 affected), treatment history, partner agreements, payroll information, and financial information. The data leak also included 2.3 million lines of full patient data that were sold on ransomware markets. The event affected patients across the United States, with a class action filing noted in Connecticut.

    Details about this breach may continue to emerge. Official breach notification letters and statements from the company are not publicly available in search results.

    Data possibly involved

    • SSN
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Medical Records
      Could be used for insurance fraud or identity theft
    • Diagnoses
    • Treatment History
    • Partner Agreements
    • Payroll
    • Financial Information

    Company Response Timeline

    Breach Occurred

    May 29, 2026

    Company Discovered

    Unknown

    Regulator Notified

    Unknown

    Consumers Notified

    Unknown

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Current

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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    Case Status:
    Investigation Open

    We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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