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    Cunningham Prosthetic Care Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Cunningham Prosthetic Care.
    • Discovered on May 5, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Address, Driver's License Number, Medical Treatment Information, Diagnostic Information, Medical Record Number, Health Insurance Information.
    • Affects individuals in: Massachusetts.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

    Breach confirmed

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    Detailed summary

    Cunningham Prosthetic Care, a prosthetic and orthotic practice, experienced a data breach stemming from a compromised company email account. An unauthorized individual gained access to this account on or about October 22, 2025. The company notified the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation on May 1, 2026, and publicly disclosed the incident on May 4, 2026.

    The breach may have involved sensitive personal and medical information, including full names, Social Security Numbers, dates of birth, addresses, driver's license numbers, medical treatment and diagnostic information, medical record numbers, and health insurance information. While the total number of affected individuals has not been publicly disclosed, a report to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation indicates that 33 individuals in Massachusetts were affected. The extent of impact in other states remains unclear.

    More details about this incident may become available as investigations proceed. Affected individuals may receive delayed notices.

    Data possibly involved

    • Full 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
    • Medical Treatment Information
    • Diagnostic Information
    • Medical Record Number
    • Health Insurance Information
      Could be used for insurance fraud

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    F

    Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

    Breach Occurred

    Oct 22, 2025

    Company Discovered

    Oct 22, 2025

    Regulator Notified

    May 1, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    May 4, 2026

    0 days to discover
    194 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

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