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Decatur Diagnostics Laboratory Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Decatur Diagnostics Laboratory.
•Discovered on April 14, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Social Security Number, Name, Date of Birth, Driver's License Number, Address, Patient Code, Medical Record Number.
•Affects individuals in: Alabama.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The Decatur Diagnostics Laboratory breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

Decatur Diagnostics Laboratory, located in Decatur, Alabama, announced a data breach in 2026. The incident resulted from a LockBit 5.0 ransomware attack that occurred on April 14, 2026.

Approximately 500 individuals in the United States were affected. The exposed data included Social Security numbers, names, dates of birth, driver's license numbers, addresses, patient codes, and medical record numbers. The breach was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on June 16, 2026. A third-party forensic investigation was launched to determine the full scope of the breach.

The company posted an official notice on its website and notified potentially affected individuals. A class action lawsuit investigation by Shamis & Gentile P.A. is currently underway. Details can emerge as the investigation progresses, and notification timelines may be subject to change.

Data possibly involved

Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Name
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
Driver's License Number
Can be used for identity fraud
Address
Could be combined with other data for identity theft
Patient Code
Medical Record Number

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

Apr 14, 2026

Company Discovered

Unknown

Regulator Notified

Jun 16, 2026

Consumers Notified

Unknown

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:

Investigation Open

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